314. Communication Tips for Thanksgiving. Choose Connection.

Thanksgiving Tips- Have a code word with your kids so they can ask for a break Give them pie There are 4 Stages of Communication A Speaker has 2 Stages-- 1) What do I mean to say? 2) What I actually say.   A Listener has 2 Stages-- 3) What did I hear the Speaker say? 4) What did the Speaker mean?   Quotes:  "Showing your kids you love them is 2% effort and 98% putting your phone down. Put your phones down and hug your kids." Collin Kartchner   "The art of listening is not to hear what someone says, but to hear how they feel."  Bob Chapman   Self-Care Idea:  Put your legs up against the wall.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OQEIiZLY-0&list=PLgdPtoxTXmO7mNt-I9aqGIh_8fAr_yX3T&index=161   Family Play Idea:  Break out a classic game and leave it out so it can be played daily.     You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you.  Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast Don't forget to leave a rating or review.  Email me [email protected]  Want to share a family play idea?  Want to give Christy feedback?   Leave a message here.