Table Topics
Mind-stretching brain games and conversation starters. It's the perfect opportunity for sharing stories, building knowledge, strengthening character, and having fun!
It would be wrong for adults to try and solve every problem their children encounter. Problem solving skills need to be learned. Offer support, but allow the warring parties to reach their own solutions whenever possible.
“Mom, Kevin keeps coming into my room! Tell him to stay out!”
“Why is he coming into your room?”
“I don’t know, but he’s bothering me!”
“Go ask him what he wants.”
Later
“He wanted to show me the picture he drew. It was cool, but he has to knock first next time.”
“Well, you worked that out okay, then.”
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De-stress by practicing patience
"Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself."
- Og Mandino
