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• Covey (in 7 habits book) says "seek first to understand, then to be understood". That is a useful section of his book. And "make an effective presentation".
• When/if/how?: Discuss a concern for children being heard, listening to them and their needs, helping us all learn when to not interrupt.
• About emotions (examples: fear, hurt, things that lead to raising ones voice, not listening or being able to think clearly about problem-solving)emotions MAIN
• Every person is a beautiful person, a child of God, of infinite worth! (including you! )
• We should also be understanding and behave properly (kindly, as a help) to those who do behave in those childish ways.
• When something goes wrong or you're upset, you could think thoughts like these
• Other references
• Compliment sandwich can sometimes help: starting and ending with saying good things so they know you care and want the best for them. compliment sandwich main
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• I have learned for myself that God is certainly real, that He hears sincere prayers and answers in His time, and...