Speak Love and Positivity Into Your Home Ep. 6
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In this episode of "Educating Kids and Connecting Families," host Christine Furman discusses the power of speaking positivity and love into our homes. She shares her strategies for teaching kindness to children and creating a positive atmosphere. Christine emphasizes the importance of open communication, monitoring media influences, and replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. She also introduces the concept of an "I Can" jar to encourage a growth mindset. Listeners are encouraged to join the Facebook group for more support and resources. Overall, the episode offers practical tips for fostering a loving and positive environment at home.
Quotes from today’s episode:
- "I remember writing those affirmations down daily and speaking those words to myself."
- "I wanted to change. I wanted to learn how to speak in a kinder way."
- "Fill your home with love and peace and allow it to be a safe haven for not only your family, but for anyone who enters it."
- "Erase the negative and replace it with a positive." -Dr. Marty Baker, Stevens Creek Church, Augusta, GA
Takeaways:
- The words spoken at home profoundly influence the family atmosphere; generational patterns may need to be confronted to reflect positive communication.
- Christine provides actionable tips for fostering open communication and using teaching moments to instill kindness and understanding in children.
- Introducing an "I can't jar" served as a tangible method to promote a positive mindset and encourage the reframing of negative statements into affirmations of capability and determination.
- The mood of the home is often reflective of the parent's emotional state, highlighting the need for self-care and positivity as a means to affect the entire family positively.
- Christine's strategies extend beyond parenting to also include self-talk, advocating for the power of replacing negativity with positivity in one's own thoughts and actions.
Thanks for listening! Let’s get connected!
Join the Exclusive Facebook group - Educating Kids & Connecting Families to connect with Christine, access valuable resources, and connect with moms from all over the world. https://www.facebook.com/groups/educatingkidsconnectingfamilies/
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