Entries in the Category 'Communication'

Is multitasking really the best use of time?

December 5th, 2008 / 2 Comments

“Mom, can you help me with my science homework?”
I bring my laptop, my book, and mail to the dining room table so I can multitask while helping my daughter with homework.
“What question are you on?” I asked.

Answer email.
“What question was that again?”
Read a credit card offer.
“What did you say was the question?”
In an effort to [...]

Improving communication

November 14th, 2008 / 2 Comments

“My kids don’t talk to me.”
One of the main components of a relationship is communication. Ask any marriage counselor and they’ll say that lack of effective communication is one of the biggest problems in marriages.
You’d think that since we’ve known our kids all their lives and even live with them every single day of their [...]