River Rafting In my opinion, the experiences of daily parenting responsibilities can be compared to a family rafting trip. The journey downriver begins the day your child comes home from the hospital, or with the first home visit of fostering or adoption. Most rivers have stretches of slow and fast-moving waters. While enjoying slow […]
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read more1. Focus on solutions rather than problems. 2. Focus on the person rather than his/her emotions. 3. Getting your point across in a respectful way. 4. Use Active Listening – repeating back what the other person said, I hear you saying… 5. Stay on the subject: Avoid rabbit trails. 6. Pray, ask for wisdom before […]
read moreParenting has many similarities to a family rafting trip. Most rivers have stretches of slow and fast moving water. While enjoying slow waters, family members can sit back and enjoy the ride; no one is required to paddle. In moments like these, parents guide the raft down river by using their paddle as a […]
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