Are you actively choosing connection? The 4 Parts of Communication with Kids

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 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.     Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- www.keepcalmmotheron.com Don't forget to leave a rating or review.  Email me [email protected]  Find me on Instagram-- @everyday_runner_christy