Courage is defined as the ability move beyond our fears to do something that frightens us. Courage allows us to step out of our comfort zone and into the unknown, to challenge our fears and our thoughts, ideas, and beliefs in our effort to grow. Learn ways to foster courage within your family.
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The power of your breath is incredible! How you breathe can actually alter your brain. It can change your mood, your outlook, your performance on a test. It can help you to focus, make better decisions, regulate your body and your emotions, and connect with others. Try these ideas for starting simple mindful practices with your family.
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Parents often struggle with how to get their children to talk with them honestly about what they’re thinking and feeling. Some kids don’t communicate a lot or struggle to communicate well when they do. Listening is extremely important if we want to understand our children and at least have some idea of how best to help them. Here are ways to create better communication and connection with your child.
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Topics like bullying, drugs and alcohol, sex, vaping, violence, death, depression, suicide, and so much more can be hard to address with our children. We know that talking to our kids about difficult topics is one of the most challenging parts of being a parent. It’s not easy for any parent, but here are some tips to help.
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Research shows that empathic people are happier, more connected to others, and have a greater sense of well-being. As a critical soft-skill, empathy can lead to more effective leadership and communication skills, bringing about greater personal and professional success. Empathy often creates an increased ability to deal with conflicts, more satisfying relationships with others, and lower levels of stress. Check out these tips for growing greater empathy in your family.
