Tag Archives: communication

Rewrite History

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Tracey

Try using this technique when in conflict with another person.   Often we “know” we are just as right as the other person believes they are.   What if you switched perspectives?  What if you argued the other persons point of view … Continue reading →

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The Art of a Family Meeting

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tracey

Does your family feel like it is moving in all different directions?   Do you even wonder who is on first in your house?   Feel like you are repeating yourself but missed an essential family member in delivering the message?! Family … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day: The Day of Love (or is it?)

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tracey

What does it take to have and maintain a healthy relationship?    It truly begins with you!     Be the best person you can be!  Ask yourself the question; if you were someone else would you marry you?  Begin now to … Continue reading →

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Blended Family – Crib Notes

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Tracey

100% of us know and have been impacted by a blended family in some way! Notable Step Families/Movies:    Hamlet             Sound of Music                  Cinderella                  Kramer vs Kramer           The Brady’s    Step Mom (Julia Roberts)               Full House Yours, Mine, and … Continue reading →

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Blending… or Bending, ah Breaking?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Tracey

Yours, Mine, and Ours: The Art of Blending Families Divorce, remarriage, single parents – eventually these may result in a blending of families.   No stress, there, right? Let’s first define what a family is.   Some believe this is your birth … Continue reading →

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How do you communicate?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tracey

Do you ever sit across the table or on the couch and never say a word to each other? Many say the foundation to a working relationship is the ability to communicate with each other.   What does not talking to … Continue reading →

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Repeat After Me… “No!”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Tracey

For only having 2 letters, it is often the hardest word to pronounce, or say out loud. Why?  It isn’t because you aren’t smart enough, or because it is a different language.   It is because it smacks you hard with … Continue reading →

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