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Loosening our grip on control; releasing responsibility; allowing our children to make decisions and experience the pain of failure may be among the hardest things for parents to do. But, these are the essential ingredients…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Jan 20th, 2011 |
Tags: Impact of Coaching, parent, Parenting, Perspective |
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Sticks and stones may break my bones, and your words will always shape me. No doubt you understand the power of words and the influence they have within our lives. Most of us can think…
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Posted in Parent Coaching - Guest Posts by Greg Bland Dec 8th, 2010 |
Tags: Communication, parent, Parenting, wor |
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Would it help to pray about that before making a decision? At first glance this may sound like a great question, but, is it? As parent coaches we understand the power of asking instead of…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Nov 30th, 2010 |
Tags: Asking, parent, Parenting, Techniques and Skills |
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The heavy footsteps, sigh, and loud thump as my son sat upon the stairs indicated something was up. I looked up to see a disappointed look upon my sons face. He stared into my eyes…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Nov 1st, 2010 |
Tags: Asking, Communication, Impact of Coaching, parent, Parenting |
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“Mom, could I call you after classes and talk to you about what’s going on in my life?” What parent would not want to hear those words from their child - words that invite you…
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Posted in Parent Coaching - Guest Posts by Greg Bland Oct 2nd, 2010 |
Tags: Benefits of Coaching, coaching, parent, Parenting |
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“Dad, are you trying to help me be a better decision maker?” my son’s eyes peered across the boat cover as we snapped it back into place.
Smiling back I responded, “Yes, as a matter of…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Sep 15th, 2010 |
Tags: parent, Parenting, Techniques and Skills |
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There is an incredible difference between hearing our children speak and listening so we may understand what they are saying, sensing and feeling. Think about yourself for a moment. To whom do you open up…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Sep 1st, 2010 |
Tags: Listening |
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“Dad, if I like the color of the dachshund, and the parents are ‘good natured,’ I am going to hold the puppy.”
“O.K., but can I ask a question?”
“Sure.”
“When we visit the family who has the…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Aug 5th, 2010 |
Tags: Asking, Benefits of Coaching, Communication, Parenting |
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Each and every day we are surrounded with opportunities for growth, learning, cultivating deeper character and shaping our values. Embracing a Pro-Active Parent Coaching approach will assist you in helping your child make the most…
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Posted in Parent Coaching - Guest Posts by Greg Bland Jul 21st, 2010 |
Tags: Benefits of Coaching, parent, Parenting, Perspective |
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OK, now that our vacation is winding down and we’re on our way home, let’s take turns and we’ll share what our favorite part of the trip was. Who will go first?
‘I will,’ one of…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Jul 8th, 2010 |
Tags: Asking, Communication, Impact of Coaching, parent, Parenting, Perspective |
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What a privilege we have to prepare our children for life beyond the shelter of our homes. As our children mature, we have the privilege of releasing greater responsibility to them as they build a…
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Posted in Parent Coaching - Guest Posts by Greg Bland Apr 17th, 2010 |
Tags: Action Steps, Benefits of Coaching, Parenting, Relationship Coaching |
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“You never trust me!”
“You never let me do anything!”
“You don’t understand me!”
“I wished I was never born!”
“I hate you!”
These are statements that send a chill up a parent’s spine as they contemplate even the possibility…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Mar 11th, 2010 |
Tags: Coaching Relationship, Communication, Parenting, Perspective |
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‘Pastor Greg, my parents do not trust me with anything! I feel as though they are suffocating me and simply want to ruin my life with all their rules and regulations. They don’t let me…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Feb 5th, 2010 |
Tags: Coaching Relationship, Impact of Coaching, Parenting, Perspective |
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"That's a lot of money daddy, I think we better look at the price of making greeting cards!" Hannah said softly, as the expense associated with creating calendars sunk in.
"We can do that honey, greeting…
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Posted in Parenting, [None] by Greg Bland Dec 19th, 2009 |
Tags: Impact of Coaching, Parenting |
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The fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree, but then again, neither do the nuts! It has been said, ‘You can teach a child what you want, but you reproduce what you are.’ As you…
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Posted in Parent Coaching - Guest Posts by Greg Bland Dec 16th, 2009 |
Tags: Family, Impact of Coaching, Parenting |
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