The phrase “tell me more” holds significant power in parenting. When parents employ this simple yet empathetic request, it opens the door for open communication between them and their children. By inviting their children to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, parents create a safe space where trust can flourish. This phrase demonstrates active listening, showing children their perspectives are valued and respected. Through open dialogue, parents gain valuable insights into their child’s world, enabling them to understand their emotions and challenges better. Moreover, it fosters a strong emotional bond between parents and children, reinforcing the sense of security and support essential for healthy emotional development. In this way, “tell me more” becomes a powerful tool that not only encourages communication but also strengthens the parent-child relationship, laying the foundation for a lifetime of trust and understanding.
Similar Posts
Hopes and Dreams
Hopes and Dreams Everyone has dreams about their relationships, especially their marriage. Sadly, the numbers tell us that many times those hopes and dreams end up fractured and broken. Often, problems in relationships are passed on from one generation to another. Participants who attend Hopes and Dreams will learn proven methods of communication. Each participant…
Grieving in a time of grief.
So today, take a moment and think about people you know who are grieving over something other than the disruption this virus has caused in our world. I know those are the people who would have been on Marissa’s mind today.
Do something for them today. Write them a letter or email (you might have to google how to do this safely). Reach out to someone you know who might be missing someone today.
Then go and hug your loved ones living in your house. Tell them how much you love them.
None of us know what tomorrow holds.
Bené Brown a “researcher storyteller”
I found this video via Jonathon Brink. I found the thoughts in it to be honest, real and quite frankly amazing. One of my favorite quotes is, "When you ask people about love, they will tell you about breakup." Enjoy!
Do you give yourself a hall pass
Relationships are hard They can have painful experiences. Those painful experiences from past experiences can cast shadows into our current relationships. People are complicated messes. Even, perhaps especially, the people we love. Often, when I'm working with a couple I will see a phenomenon I call "Hall Pass." When they are feeling their loved ones…
Lady Gaga standing up for Marriage
What do you think of when you hear the words Lady Gaga? I’m betting that you don’t think of someone who defends the need to commit to marriage. Yet, the other day I’m driving into work and I hear about an interview where LG did just that. She had the temerity to say that divorce…
On roles of men and women, a question.
Recently, I was contacted by another therapist regarding a consultation. This is what she said to me in almost verbatim. In the past, we’ve had too much of men being able to judge women and make them feel… “less” but today we’re encouraging it in women. Rather than solving the problem, we’re just teaching women…