Posts Tagged "agree"

Rage Reversal—Getting Kids Heard

Rage Reversal—Getting Kids Heard

In an instant, his world flipped 180 degrees. My son transformed from serene and peaceful to boiling rage. My mouth collapsed to the concrete as I stood in the parking lot of my daughter’s preschool. His voice thundered. His eyes intensified. His face turned crimson red. On the outside I was fighting to stay calm, but on the inside I was terrified. His anger explosions seem to come out of...

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Acceptance Is Not Agreement

Acceptance Is Not Agreement

Does acceptance feel like resignation to you? Like you have to give up on what you want and agree with something you don't want? Ouch! That is not the kind of acceptance I mean when I say, "All growth is through acceptance!" This insightful comment on "What's Perfect About Perfectionism - Part 2" from Angelika Wetter (children 1, 4), Argentina, explains this really well. I love your...

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