Sometimes we want to convince people of their value with our words. But there is something even more powerful than convincing through words. Simply sitting with someone we love and care about is a beautiful way to convey our value for them. Sitting with. To sit with someone is a form of presence that verifiesContinue reading “We Simply Sat There”
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The Last Time I Cried Over Leftovers
I was in third grade craving a Lunchable for my school field trip. I asked my mom. My mom told me to ask my dad. I asked my dad. My dad immediately began to question the concept of a Lunchable and why I “needed to have one.” “But dad, everyone is going to have aContinue reading “The Last Time I Cried Over Leftovers”
The Powerful Difference Between Speaking to Understand and Seeking to Understand
Have you ever thought this thought: “If I can just say the right thing at the right time, this child (or the student you love) would understand they have choices, and they’ll make a better choice?” I’ve had this thought. It comes from a sincere place, good-hearted place. But it also comes from a placeContinue reading “The Powerful Difference Between Speaking to Understand and Seeking to Understand”
6 Reasons Why Your Child Tells You I Don’t Know – When They Do
Have you ever been in a conversation with your child (tweens and teen included), and you find yourself getting frustrated with them because they can’t tell you their reason for doing what they did. The say, “I don’t know.” Suddenly, you feel like you’re in the Twilight Zone. Cue the music. The truth is thereContinue reading “6 Reasons Why Your Child Tells You I Don’t Know – When They Do”
Ashley M. Blanco 