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Yelling and How to Fight

It's hard to believe we can yell at our partner or child, and if we're not yelling, we're disconnecting, which is just as problematic.  Rona Renner has 10 ideas on how to do this less.

Is That Me Yelling? 

Just as it is important to know how to love and care for your partner and child, it is important to learn how to fight, since, for most people, it is inevitable.

How to Fight

How To Turn Down The Heat On Fiery Family Arguments

Consider This:
Try practicing ONE thing from the articles in your next conflict.

BOOK CLUB
This semester's book is Dan Siegel's and Mary Hartell's Parenting from the Inside Out.  We will discuss Chapter 2 on Monday, March 2 and Thursday, March 5 at 9:30 am in the morning classes, and 12:30 in the afternoon class.

Come join me and your fellow classmate, Eliza, this Sunday, March 1st at the Asian Art Museum for a free family event of creating and playing with your child.

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