π Smart Reads
6 skimmable articles for moms – a new collection available weekly!
6 skimmable articles for moms – a new collection available weekly!
βAt first, the idea of family meetings can be intimidating to children, especially teens. One reason is because children donβt know what to expect. They are likely unfamiliar with ways families meet more formally to plan, organize, problem-solve, and make decisions.β
ReadΒ Family Meetings Can Be Fun, Productive, and MeaningfulΒ by Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD
βBut our words only account for 7% of the overall message that is communicated, which means that 38% of what we communicate is done through our tone, and 55% is done through our body language.β
ReadΒ 10 Positive family communication rules for your homeΒ by Lori Radun
βWhether theyβre explicitly stated or not, every family has its own set of beliefs and ideals. Those who make an effort to define and live out the family values they want to shape their homeβs culture are investing in their familyβs happiness and their kidsβ future.β
ReadΒ 8 Family Values All Parents Should Incorporate, According to Child Development ExpertsΒ by Ashley Abramson
βThroughout the years, family roles have changed drastically. What was once deemed the norm, in terms of family roles, is no longer whatβs considered typical today.β
ReadΒ Common Family Roles and How Theyβve ChangedΒ by Gabrielle Applebury
βThis guide shows you 12 ways to improve family wellness this year. Create new routines that help you and your family to live a healthy, more fulfilled lifestyle.β
ReadΒ 12 Steps to Improve Family Wellness in 2020 and BeyondΒ by Alicia@wholefamilyliving.com
βDespite good intentions, itβs the daily routines and inevitable detours to our routine that can undermine our best efforts. Attention is devoted to βputting out firesβ rather than bonding and deepening the connections we desire most.β
ReadΒ 4 Steps to a Successful Family MeetingΒ by Rebecca Louick