The Power of Pollyanna Perspective

There is much power to be found in positivity WHEN used properly!  Pollyana can get a bad rap. We understand why.  The ability to genuinely understand how to use, and not abuse or misuse, positivity is complicated. The reason we talk about it in this episode is because it can change interpersonal relationships for the better, which is what parents of adolescents want.

In this episode we’ll teach you some tricks on how to stay honest, and how to stay off the negative train. We want to be clear; positivity is NOT denial. Denial is a dangerous place for us to be as parents, and it does not build honest relationships with our children. Unhappiness exists. In the current world of facades in many forms it is important that parents are clear with themselves when they communicate with their children, understanding what we DO want, not what we do not want is the key to change.

This Week’s Practice: Positive communication! How?  Use positive rather than negative language.  Say do, not don’t; can, not can’t, will, not won’t-you get the picture, yes? Sounds simple.  A reminder, simple isn’t easy, and the truth is that we KNOW that we CAN change our thinking.

Resources

Brad Reedy: The Journey of the Heroic Parent

CRAFT

Positive Discipline

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