It’s the automatic (and annoying) response to the question, “How was your day?” “Fine.” Which is not a fine answer to a parent hoping for information or insights as to what actually happened during kindergarten, preschool, the playdate or whatever else. How do you go about getting a reasonable answer that actually tells you… Continue reading »
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Stop, look and LISTEN!
Why is it so hard to be a good listener? Everyone wants to be better at listening, but it can sometimes be really difficult… particularly for moms surrounded by young children who often have lots (and lots and lots) to say. What’s so challenging about listening? Several things, actually, depending on whether you’re interacting… Continue reading »
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