Posts Tagged "three basic needs"
Seeing With New Eyes
Here's a fresh look at our Coaching Model from one of our readers. Not only did Suzanne learn the Language of Listening®, but has a tip to share that helps her apply it to challenging situations with her children. I wanted to share a recent experience with you. Lately I found myself slipping back into my old ways, and I wasn't sure at first what I was doing wrong. I was still trying to...
Read MoreIf you don’t like the answer, the question is wrong.
"Why would I do that?" When you question yourself about something you did, and you don't like the answer, the question is wrong. Do these answers sound familiar: "Because I was stupid," "Because I was selfish," Because I was irresponsible..."? You probably learned answers like those when you were a child. You didn't like them, but you believed them because you thought you had to in order to...
Read MoreWhen Needs Appear to Conflict
"How can I provide the support and attention my three-year old needs from me and help him to be more independent at the same time?" is a question that many parents face. (See aceiatx's question in her comment on CAN DOs Work for All Ages) The short answer is: Provide support and attention when it's OK with you, and model independence when it's not. SWYS: "You are done eating and want me to...
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