Episode 6: Communication to Connect

How can gratitude be used as a tool to connect our families? We share why we use gratitude as a practice to foster connection, especially in the face of challenges. Listen to find out more about using gratitude as a way of validating and strengthening the bonds within your family. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union  https://www.islandsavings.ca/

How do we, as parents, navigate consent within our families? We speak of the fine line between holding up boundaries, expectations and responsibilities within the family, while offering our kids the opportunities to practice consent.  Listen to gain insight into ways that you can bring the language of consent into your family life. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union  https://www.islandsavings.ca/

Setting boundaries is so difficult but so important! We share how boundaries can bring our families closer.  Listen to parents share how setting healthy boundaries within the family can lead to deeper relationships. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union  https://www.islandsavings.ca/

What does positive communication look like in your home?  We share our communication challenges and successes with our kids, what it looks like when it works, and when it doesn't.  Listen to gain insights into how to overcome communication barriers to improve relationships within your family. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union  https://www.islandsavings.ca/

How do we practice mindfulness in the day-to-day of our busy family lives? We talk about our personal experiences of practicing and fostering mindfulness in our kids. Find out how we can foster more opportunities to pause and be in the present moment. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union  https://www.islandsavings.ca/

How do you role model empathy with your kids? We dive into our personal experiences of practicing and fostering empathy in our families. Listen to hear how you can help your children build their empathy muscle. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union  https://www.islandsavings.ca/

How can we learn to respect each other within family?  We dive into our personal successes and challenges with creating respectful home environments.  Learn tools to build your home as the ideal place for your children to learn respect for all people. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union  https://www.islandsavings.ca/

How can we use agreements as a tool to navigate the needs and desires of everyone in the family? We discuss the agreements we build to foster responsibility and care amongst all members and share the tools we use to develop them.  Listen to learn how agreements differ from rules and how you can create them within your family. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union  https://www.islandsavings.ca/

What does it look and feel like to be truly connected with our children?  We dive into our personal successes and challenges building connection within our families.  Listen to learn more about the tools we can use to foster deeper relationships. Thank you to our sponsor: Island Savings, A Division of First West Credit Union https://www.islandsavings.ca/