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Converse for understanding, not agreement
It’s election season and our country is as divided as ever. Each cycle, watching the candidates attack each other is like watching a good reality tv show. Critical messages insulting the opposition are more commonplace than ones that actually relate to the issues. Somehow, this has also become the way we communicate with each other.
Be mindful of your words
When you become a parent, you are thrust into a relationship with a person who constantly needs you and from whom you are not able to take much space. Add to this that one of the major jobs of parenthood is to provide guidance to ensure your child grows up in the best way possible and it’s no wonder that sometimes words can come out in harsh ways.
Practice forgiveness with your teen
To practice is to “perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve.” To me, there is no healthier way to view my life than as a series of practices. From this perspective, I am regularly reminded that I'm not perfect and that I’m not supposed to be.