Are you ever tempted to control your kids? Perhaps you’re merely tempted to drift into the world of “over-managing” them. Whatever the case, in this episode we give you a word picture WE LOVE that can help you stop the control madness!
Talk About This:
We encourage you to talk to your spouse and extended friends and family about the idea of being a Gardener or an Architect. Work to bring that language into your conversations.
Then identify how your mindset reflects Gardner ideas or Architect ideas. How is this mindset helping or hurting?
NEXT consider what behaviors need to change BECAUSE of this mindset.
Finally, discuss where you feel most pressure to grow at home- curiosity/patience? Improving environments? Or purging worry?
Related Links:
Episode #65 – Balancing Freedom & Responsibility
Episode #114 – How to Worry Less About Your Kids
Neil Gaiman on the Tim Ferris Podcast
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Some say "life is a series of negotiations," so why shouldn’t marriage be the same way?
In this episode we’ll discuss how negotiations is not only tedious, but also dangerous to your relationship with your spouse. Then, we’ll also suggest an alternate approach.
Talk About This:
Discuss your tendencies to turn challenges into negotiations. Does this happen often? Sometimes? Rarely?
When are you most likely to negotiate instead of white boarding your challenges as a couple?
What are reminders/key words you can use with your spouse to make sure the next decision is handled with a "team" approach?
What potential decisions are in your future where you might be tempted to negotiate?
Related Links:
Episode #29 - The Mosquitos of Marriage
Decisive by Chip & Dan Heath
Also remember:
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Finally, if you don’t know where to begin listening to back episodes of the podcast, look for the helpful packages on our website betweenparentspodcast.com
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Who are you?
I don’t understand him!
I don’t get her!
These are common frustrations in any relationship, but what can you do to move pass misunderstanding? How can you demystify your spouse? That’s today’s conversation!
Talk About This:
Take one of the areas of your marriage and talk to your spouse about how your behavior reflects Nature, Nurture, and/or Choice. Possible non-emotional areas to process are:
Related Links:
Episode # 107 – Understanding Personality Types in Marriage
Episode # 126 – The Five Seasons of Marriage Differences
Episode # 52 – How Family of Origin Impacts Your Marriage
Episode # 97 – Forgiveness in Marriage
Also remember:
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook. While you’re there, tag someone who would also enjoy this content!
Finally, if you don’t know where to begin listening to back episodes of the podcast, look for the helpful packages on our website betweenparentspodcast.com
Thanks for being awesome!