Dear Community,
Is love is in the air for your family? With Valentine's Day this week, it's a great opportunity to re-evaluate how your family is showing they care about each other. Lately, there's been a lot of focus with the famlies I work with to develop more positive, loving, and harmonious households. How we communicate with each other is key.
Heart Circle Talks are an easy way to build positive communication skills. Set aside some weekly family time to discuss concerns and share good feelings. You might pick a topic or just talk about "what's up" for each family member. Find a treasured small object (or, visit Imagery for Kids for a Heart Love: Imagery For Kids Heart Lovey so that the person who is sharing holds the object. Then follow these 8 simple rules.
1. Person holding the object talks.
2. Pass the object gently to one side when done sharing.
3. Don't need to share - have the right to skip your turn.
4. Talk about what you feel. Speak from your heart.
5. No put downs.
6. Maintain confidentiality (don't share what is said without permission).
7. Equal time for all (use a timer if you need to).
8. Stay in the circle (don't run off) till Heart Talk is finished.
Adjust the timing, situation, and topic based on your family's needs.
And let me know how Heart Talks work for your family.
Blessings,
Dr. Charlotte
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Saturday, February 10, 2007
Saturday, February 3, 2007
More Comments on Spanking Sparks Debate
Thank you Community for all your thoughts. Here are some more:
1. From Karen Sorensen
I enjoyed reading the article you had on spanking. I totally agree with your view by the way. We would be in line with European countries who have banned spanking. It will be interesting to see what happens. Since we know that children copy what they see and what they experience (0-7 years of age is considered the imitation phase), if we want our children to learn to handle their anger in appropriate ways, that is what we need to model. In addition, discipline is not about punishment or expressing our anger, which backfires, and tends to create anger in children and a desire to hurt back. Discipline is about teaching children specific skills about positively handling their anger (calming down) and how to solve problems with others in ways that are safe, fair, and take into account others' feelings as well as setting firm limits in non-punitive ways for inappropriate actions. Modeling and teaching the kind of positive behavior and values we want our children to have is what creates peaceful, productive citizens.
2. From Barbara Daniels
I think you cannot legislate behavior and I am tired making more laws to do just that. I feel parenting classes could be required for all who have children from their prenatal onward through till the child hits about ten. Educating the legislating is where you will find people more receptive still giving them the control they deserve. I would resent and do resent anyone trying to mind my business and I think it is time to STOP legislating everything to death.
1. From Karen Sorensen
I enjoyed reading the article you had on spanking. I totally agree with your view by the way. We would be in line with European countries who have banned spanking. It will be interesting to see what happens. Since we know that children copy what they see and what they experience (0-7 years of age is considered the imitation phase), if we want our children to learn to handle their anger in appropriate ways, that is what we need to model. In addition, discipline is not about punishment or expressing our anger, which backfires, and tends to create anger in children and a desire to hurt back. Discipline is about teaching children specific skills about positively handling their anger (calming down) and how to solve problems with others in ways that are safe, fair, and take into account others' feelings as well as setting firm limits in non-punitive ways for inappropriate actions. Modeling and teaching the kind of positive behavior and values we want our children to have is what creates peaceful, productive citizens.
2. From Barbara Daniels
I think you cannot legislate behavior and I am tired making more laws to do just that. I feel parenting classes could be required for all who have children from their prenatal onward through till the child hits about ten. Educating the legislating is where you will find people more receptive still giving them the control they deserve. I would resent and do resent anyone trying to mind my business and I think it is time to STOP legislating everything to death.
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