If you have a problem, don’t muddle through.Here’s a simple rap about what to do.Stop, calm down before you act.You’ll think more clearly – that’s a fact.Say the problem and how you feel.Set a positive goal (and try to be real).Now for some “brainy” contributions,make out a list with lots of solutions.Slow down, though, and …
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Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Collaborative problem solving, Consequential thinking, deep breathing with kids, discipline tool, Family Meeting, Logical consequences, Problem solving, Responsible decision-making, Roger Weissberg, social problem-solving, stop light model, summer game, teaching kids problem-solving, Traffic Light Model, Traffic light problem-solving model
Whoever controls the media, controls the mind. – Jim Morrison The second day of school my son brought home a short booklet that was to be signed by all family members. It was the technology policy for his school. Covering every facet of screen interaction, each statement began with “No….” It is indeed critical for …
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Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: "Digital Dossier", Creative Problem Solving, Creativity, Family Media Agreement, Family Meeting, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Internet Use, Limiting Screen Time, Media Effects, Mental Fatigue, Safe Media Environment, Screen Time Effects on Brain, Smart Media Use
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. – Alan Watts From waking up to eating breakfast, playing with toys to going to school, homework time to dinner time, transitions punctuate every day. Because we are creatures of inertia (remember “a body …
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The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives. – Anthony Robbins Have you ever worked for an organization in which you called your work colleagues friends or “family”? I have had that great fortune several times and in those cases, I have always looked forward to staff …
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Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Brainstorm, Christmas and holiday season, Connectedness, Dialogue, Family Communication, Family Meeting, Family Meetings, Jane Nelsen, Listening skills, Positive Discipline, Problem solving
