by Margie | Aug 5, 2013 | Parenting, Self
Did your parents frequently say “Shame on you”. You embarrassed me. What will our neighbors think?” Have you ever wondered about how that affected who you are today? There are many common characteristics of people who grew up in dysfunctional families. One of these...
by Margie | Jul 29, 2013 | Self, Tip
I have learned so much from the work of Pia Mellody. Today I want to present her concept of self-esteem: Self-esteem or self-love comes from embracing our own inherent worth. Self-esteem can only arise from your own thinking, along the following lines: “I have...
by Margie | May 20, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Tip
According to relationship expert, John Gottman, in order for a relationship to be healthy and sustainable, it needs to have a minimum of 5 positive experiences for every negative one; 10 to one for healthy couples and 20 to one for very happy relationships. Research...
by Margie | May 13, 2013 | Parenting, Tip
I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day! I started thinking about mothering and parenting, and what some of the most important features of good parenting are. These are some suggestions that I have followed. They are based on Dinkmeyer and McKay’s book, STEP...
by Margie | May 6, 2013 | Marriage, Relationships, Tip
1. Spend time together, being attentive, responsive, nurturing, caring, and affectionate toward each other. 2. Respect your partner’s needs for private and alone time. Avoid possessiveness and jealousy. 3. Communicate openly: Listen with an open heart. Make...
