In recent years, there is an explosion of children and adults struggling with anxiety disorders. These range from anxiety disorders that are uncomfortable to those that lead to disabling fears and panic symptoms. Turning to medications for a solution is often filled...
Our minds seem to be incessantly creating questions to be answered. We engage in this inner dialogue, answering the internal questions and following the train of thought. The question controls our energy and attention!
Pattern recognition is exactly what it implies: Noticing patterns of behavior or emotion, and the behavioral or emotional consequences that are paired with those choices. Thus, it is essential to include both child and adult behaviors and emotions in any behavioral issue.
Many of us have been (falsely) taught that children need a stronger voice in making decisions in their life. We hear the battle cry: “Give kids more choice.” And so we listen and turn to our children to offer them more choice.
Previously we discussed how questions arise in our minds, and we typically do not choose the questions. Yet, these questions directly and control our attention, the thoughts that follow, and the consequential emotions! These questions cannot be taken lightly if we...
We make the mistake of asking ‘WHY’ with relentless pursuit. We do it to ourselves, and we do it to others, constantly exploring the roots.
Complaints take us down a very familiar path, and the fact that it happens frequently, and we find comradery in these familiar paths hides the toxic influence of this harmful habit…
How many times do you listen to a message that resonates with you, and you think, ‘That’s a great idea. I should do that!’ And then, it’s forgotten, and nothing happens.
That is why we must first turn our attention to our own choices. Yes, this is hard. Hard. But it’s required if you want long term change…
How might we use these moments to inspire us to positive action so our families and communities are uplifted and supported?
In reality, this is about walking our talk and noticing whether we use words to try to teach, or do we lead with healthy habits that demonstrate our commitments?
When teenagers push back, what do we tend to do? The good news is that you can do better with a bit of effort…
