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Tag Archives: Nurturing Connection

“I Statements” Change the Whole Conversation

The words we choose can make matters a lot better or a lot worse. “I Statements” take practice, but improve relationships our whole lives.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorJanuary 16, 2019July 27, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing Connection, Social Emotional Skills7 Comments on “I Statements” Change the Whole Conversation

“Do the people you care about love you back?” – Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett was recently asked about how he measures success. He responded, “Do the people you care about love your back?”

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorJanuary 9, 2019July 27, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing Connection2 Comments on “Do the people you care about love you back?” – Warren Buffett

Family Dinner Topic: What Do You Enjoy Most About the Holidays?

The anticipation of gifts is so exciting for kids, it can easily overshadow other special holiday traditions. So last night, my family talked about what else we really enjoy about the holidays.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorDecember 20, 2018September 24, 2020Posted inFamily Dinner TopicsTags:Nurturing Connection1 Comment on Family Dinner Topic: What Do You Enjoy Most About the Holidays?

What are Your Intentions for the New Year?

Instead of setting resolutions, how about setting intentions for the new year instead? A few years ago, my family started a New Year’s Intention Jar.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorDecember 13, 2018July 27, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Nurturing Connection4 Comments on What are Your Intentions for the New Year?

Family Dinner Topic: What Makes You Feel Loved?

What makes you feel loved? What makes each of your family members feel loved? These questions and understing the 5 Love Languages will help.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorDecember 4, 2018September 24, 2020Posted inFamily Dinner TopicsTags:Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing Connection, Social Emotional Skills5 Comments on Family Dinner Topic: What Makes You Feel Loved?

Helping Kids Feel Worthy and Loved

Helping kids feel worthy and loved has a profound impact on their well-being. This article shares practices to cultivate worthiness in kids.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorNovember 27, 2018July 28, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Children (4-8), Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing Connection, Tweens (9-12)3 Comments on Helping Kids Feel Worthy and Loved

Family Dinner Topic: What are you grateful for today?

After reading about the importance of practicing gratitude, I purchased four small spiral notebooks, one for each member of my family.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorNovember 13, 2018June 8, 2025Posted inFamily Dinner TopicsTags:Nurturing Connection3 Comments on Family Dinner Topic: What are you grateful for today?

Family Dinner Topic – What Family Activities Would You Like to Do More?

The other night, I asked this question: What would you like our family to do more? This discussion inspired ideas we’re all excited about.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorNovember 1, 2018September 24, 2020Posted inFamily Dinner TopicsTags:Nurturing Connection3 Comments on Family Dinner Topic – What Family Activities Would You Like to Do More?

Family Dinner Topic: Which Emotion is Most Difficult for You to Express?

When my kids were babies, I realized I had a lot to learn to help my family (and myself) develop emotional intelligence.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorOctober 16, 2018September 24, 2020Posted inFamily Dinner TopicsTags:Emotion Coaching, Nurturing Connection, Social Emotional Skills4 Comments on Family Dinner Topic: Which Emotion is Most Difficult for You to Express?

Family Dinner Topic: What About Our Family Makes You Want to Come Home?

Last night I asked: “What about our family makes you want to come home?” The answers were a peek into the needs of the people I love.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorSeptember 18, 2018September 24, 2020Posted inFamily Dinner TopicsTags:Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing Connection2 Comments on Family Dinner Topic: What About Our Family Makes You Want to Come Home?

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