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Anger Is a Choice

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Picture Source When we have the power to differentiate our feelings from our actions we can change our reactions. While we strive to remain proactive and control our own lives, the influence of others is inevitable and reacting to them are too. How we feel about other people’s feelings and actions are different than what we do about them. I can feel greatly upset and sad that my daughter chose to hit me. I may act in equal violence because of this situation, or I can express to her about my feelings and show her kindness in my actions. As I do this, I am portraying the example I want her to emulate in her own reactions.   The prophets in this activity had a few themes. People do not like to be forced! Joseph Smith said, “ Men do not like to be driven .” Imagine a cattle and someone prodding it along. I’ve been there with my kids and it isn’t a pretty sight. Move more slowly or make it a fun game to move quickly. Another point I saw a lot was showing compassion for people wh
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3 Types of Parenting Styles

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Picture Source I am so riveted by the three types of parenting styles! There are more subcategories of these overarching ones, but for the most part the following scenarios will incorporate almost every parenting style. Authoritative Imagine keeping yourself composed when your child is flailing and screaming. Just taking it all in and wondering, "What is going on inside that noggin." Then approaching the child to help calm them down. Listening to what they are saying with their words and actions. A toy was taken? Sadness? Bruised arm? They must have fought with a sibling and came to me for some sort of complaint.  Try avoiding being a know-it-al parent. Just hug it out and ask questions, avoid solving their problems, unless they ask a specific question for counsel, just give emotional support. Authoritarian Imagine keeping yourself composed when your child is flailing and screaming. Just taking it all in and wondering, "What is going on inside tha
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Family Councils

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Picture Source This week I decided to try out the family counsel method that I've been hearing about my whole life. I stayed away for so long because I'm not into stuffy meetings or doing anything in persona that can be done via email. (JOKE! But really...) I decided to take the guidelines I found (From my BYU-Idaho professor, so a reputable source) and plug my family into the details! Characteristics of the council the brethren typically have each week in Salt Lake City: Regular time and place to meet (temple each Thursday morning) A meeting agenda distributed in advance of the meeting Beginning with expressions of love and concern for each member, individually Opening with prayer, inviting the Spirit to assist with the process A member invited to initiate discussion of the item by defining the problem and current status of decisions, etc. Opening for orderly discussion (one at a time, "additive" rather
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