Parenting
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Giving the Gift of Responsibility this Christmas Part 1 by Gregory Bland
"Dad, I was thinking that I'd like to make some money for Christmas gifts this year," my 10 year old daughter stated one day…
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Posted in Parenting by Greg Bland Dec 6th, 2009 |
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Jill and I vividly remember the night at the dinner table that we both made a concerted effort to listen, reflect and ask open questions to our youngest. Laura Beth was eleven at the time, and was experiencing some tumult with a friend. "I don't know what to do about Nikki", she said.
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Posted in Parenting by Jeff Williams Apr 6th, 2009 |
Tags: Communication, Listening, Relationship Coaching |
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