by Rich Patterson | Jul 12, 2019 | Communication, Parenting
Connect With Kids – Part 6 Remember that you do not want to debate their answers or give advice when talking with young people. The purpose is strictly to connect with them and learn how they think about things that you have left behind long ago. When we take...
by Rich Patterson | Jul 10, 2019 | Communication, Parenting
Connect With Kids – Part 5 For the past few postings, we have discussed the importance of making connections with kids. There is also a benefit to older adults. Healthier relations will always be to stay with the younger crowd. Young people have the vitality,...
by Rich Patterson | Jul 8, 2019 | Communication, Parenting
Connect With Kids – Part 4 We’ve been talking about ways to connect with kids and the importance of doing so as an adult. Resiliency or resilience is the Teflon coating that helps kids to the ills of society, drugs, alcohol, sexual encounters, and...
by Rich Patterson | Jul 5, 2019 | Communication, Parenting
Connect With Kids – Part 3 We have been talking about connecting with kids and starting a conversation with kids in general, whether you know them or not. Why is this important? Because connection with other adults outside the home has shown to build...
by Rich Patterson | Jul 3, 2019 | Communication, Parenting
Connect With Kids – Part 2 We have been discussing ways to make connections with kids, conversations, and what to say. As an adult, perhaps without kids at present, you may not have a lot of contact with kids. I want to encourage you to push yourself beyond...
by Rich Patterson | Jun 28, 2019 | Communication, Parenting
Connect With Kids What does it take to connect with kids? I mean, what do you have to do to touch them on their heart to open communication? Let’s take a look at how to establish an excellent connection with kids. There are five essential points to be aware...
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