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Mirroring Describing what you observe is happening in a non-dramatic, non-judgemental tone of voice is called "mirroring" and can be used as a positive discipline tehcnique as well as an attunement excercise in learning how to respond with sensitivity.	Being Compassionate with Yourself We want our kids to grow into caring and compassionate people. One of the ways we encourage that is by being caring and compassionate toward our children. Another way that we do that is by being caring and compassionate with ourselves.... read more
How to change someone’s story "Well, I was just at the height of my worry when something happened. I guess you could call it a game changer. In this case, I’m calling it a story changer.	Editor's Pick: Renee Jain on "Anxious Children" We all want to raise happy, healthy, confident children. But some children seem to have a harder time at managing their anxiety than others. So what, exactly, works to ease our children's anxiety, especially if they're prone to worry?
Using NVC in the Family Over the last several years, I have been reading Dr. Marshall Rosenberg's classic book, Nonviolent Communication, and sharing some of his pearls of wisdom with my adult sons. Oh, how I wish I had this book when they were very young!	Protecting children from our pain Beyond Red Ridinghood: Protecting Children from Our Pain About the World By Tamara Brennan, PhD, API volunteer, Mesa, Arizona
APtly Said: Choosing to Sit in the Dark I know as a mom, I often want to "silver lining" things for my kids. They are struggling and having a hard time, and I want to help them feel better.	Kids with strong bonds to parents make better friends, can adapt in relationships What social skills does a three-year-old bring to interactions with a new peer partner?
Parenting as a Spiritual Path Raising children is hard work. It's deeply trying, physically and emotionally. Many studies have confirmed the drudgery of parenting, finding that the work itself is more tiring than chores or paid work.	The world’s first empathy museum Writer and cultural thinker Roman Krznaric is on a mission to found the world’s first Empathy Museum, an experiential adventure space for stepping into other people’s shoes.

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