Let's Communicate
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, October 15, 2010
Paul and I are speaking at an Engaged Encounter tonight—we’re talking about communication.
We have been presenting at these kinds of gatherings for over five years, and I was reflecting today that some of the things I included a few years ago I no longer do. In some areas, Paul and I have changed, Lord willing for the better. Part of that, I think, it just maturity and part of it is lessons learned. I used to think a big part of good communication was talking about everything. Now I realize that honesty is indeed the best policy, but that sometimes you can overdo it. Learning to let it go can be equally effective.
What about you? Can you pinpoint an area of married life where you or your spouse have had an A-ha moment—for the better?
Talk About It
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, February 11, 2010
I have noticed a trend among newer preschool television shows that involves one or more of the characters having a speech impediment. Have you noticed this?
I’m curious about this phenomenon, mostly wondering about the reasoning behind it. Does this kind of talking sound more appealing to younger ears? Is it to make a child who has a speech issue feel more at ease about it? Maybe it’s to show that... READ MORE
Operator?
Posted by Robyn Lee in Family on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
My sister Maryan called me today to find out what the plan was for Thanksgiving. Being the go-to person at Faith & Family, you’d think I would have the same role in my family, but not so much. This is pretty much how the conversation went:
Maryan: What is the plan for this week?
Me: Thanksgiving at Mom’s.
Maryan: Thanks Mr. Obvious ... Is mom having dinner Wednesday night?
Me: Maybe.
Maryan: Is Marcia... READ MORE
Who Says Women Like to Talk?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Tuesday, June 02, 2009
I’ve seen this adorable video a number of places over the past few days, but I simply cannot risk that any readers here might miss out on it. Here she is ... Enjoy!
HT: Patrick Archbold (who is lucky I don’t have his wife’s number)
Mithplonounthed
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, August 01, 2008
My daughter Camilla and my sister’s son Daniel, almost 22 and 26 months respectively, are talking up a storm. But the thing is, what they’re saying and what it sounds like they’re saying are sometimes two very different things.
My sister and I have had no end of fun with the noise Daniel makes when he tries to say the “f” sound. “Say fish, Daniel!” we prompt him, and he obliges. It sounds something... READ MORE
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