A true story with relationship tips thrown in:
This week my son and I have been falling out every morning – him not doing what he’s supposed to, us being in a rush and me ending up shouting at him (I know, crazy as it sounds life coaches are actually human too!). So we had a talk after school today (Tip no. 1 – choose a time when emotions aren’t running high to discuss the issue). We agreed our relationship wasn’t good this week and neither of us were happy about that (Tip no. 2 – find what you can both agree on). I told him what I needed from him in the mornings (Tip 3 – make clear requests for what you want, rather than criticising). I asked him how we could make that happen (Tip 4 – respect your partner & assume they can come up with solutions themselves). I then asked what requests he had of me (Tip 5 – be open to change yourself, don’t assume it’s all your partner’s fault). Finally (Tip 6) seal the deal, hug it out etc. Want to hear his request for me? ‘Mummy, instead of shouting can you express your feelings?’. LOL! He’s nearly 9 and very wise!