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One of the most under-appreciated ways to build connection and empower your teenager is to handwrite a note. This can be done as a way to heal your relationship after an argument or as a way to communicate how much you love and believe in them.

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Jim White

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My wife and I love going to the movies.  We especially love movies based on true stories.  Last week we went to see a new release.   The Boys in the Boat.   While the details of the story are entertaining, it is the way this story illustrates the power of connection that I want to share today.  

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Jim White

One of the common questions I get from parents is... How can I help my child be more confident?

Today I have a story that will help shed some light on this topic.   

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Jim White

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10 Things you need to stop doing as a parent... and what you can do instead.

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Do we sometimes make parenting and relationships harder than they need to be?

I Know I have.

I am working on a keynote address entitled “A Hero’s Two Journeys”.   The message is centered around the impact of choosing love over fear regardless of our circumstances or how life is putting the squeeze on us. 

As part of the process, I have been revisiting some of the stories I have written in the past. The goal is to find one or two that I could include in this new talk.   Today, I am going to share one of these stories because I love the message.   

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Jim White

In this episode you will discover two key perspective shifts that will transform your difficult teenager.

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Jim White 

In this episode we address these three areas:

• Making amends for past episodes where you acted out of anger
• Strategies for regaining composure in the moment
• How to reinterpret the circumstance so that you don’t get angry the next time

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Jim White

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Steps to repair any damage caused by yelling at your child.

• Give yourself grace.  We have all been there.
• Raise awareness around the types of events or circumstances that cause you to yell.
• When you start to feel the frustration or anger starting to build, create a pause.

During the pause ask these three questions:

• How can I bring compassion and forgiveness to this situation?  Or What do I need to forgive
• What am I grateful for?
• How can I make a difference?

The action that “makes a difference” becomes the replacement for yelling at your child.

Your family enrichment coach,

Jim White

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As a parent do you wish your child was more confident? One of the best ways to build confidence in your son or daughter is for them to experience some success. Look for opportunities to let them manage themselves and solve problems. Take on the role of empowerment coach. Parenting from this perspective is a gift to your child, pre teen or teenager.

A change in perspective … changes everything,

Jim White

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Inspired by an eleven year old boys handshake, I had to share the story and the message.  Never underestimate the power of seeing the greatness in your children, setting high expectations and sharing your belief in them.  

Your family enrichment coach,

Jim White

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Last week a great video popped up on my YouTube Feed.  It was a video of a little league baseball game.  The batter was a six year old girl.   In the video, she takes a swing and barely gets the ball off the tee.  As she was running to first base she did the unexpected.  A beautiful cartwheel.  Then without breaking stride she continued on to first base.   You can’t watch this without smiling.  

This  week I am inviting you to follow the lead of this playful six year old girl.  Doing the unexpected is a great way to build connection within your family and bring some joy into your relationships.   Here are a few ideas to get you thinking.

• Like the little girl … do a cartwheel (Or maybe just a graceful twirl if a cartwheel is a stretch physically) as you walk down an isle at the grocery store.
• Surprise your spouse with breakfast in bed on a Tuesday … just because.
• Just after you have said goodnight to your kids, go back into their rooms and say “Let’s  not go to bed yet … let's go get ice cream!
• Write a note to your child (While you are at it write one for your spouse as well)  and put it on the mirror in the bathroom or leave it on their pillow.
• Challenge your son to a cannonball contest the next time you are at the pool.
• Have breakfast for dinner.

Get creative.  Break old patterns.  Stretch your comfort zone.

Remember - A change in perspective … changes everything.

Here is your challenge.   At least once over the next week do something unexpected for your spouse and your children.

Your Family Enrichment Coach,

Jim White