Parenting Pathways of North Georgia

06/06/2010

Things frustrate us as parents.. from fights in the car, messiness, arguing with siblings, etc... Answer this question (include child's ages) and see if you can relate to someone:
I sometimes feel frustrated when my child(ren) ________________________

06/02/2010

Saw this and think it can be incredibly true! What do you think?? "Do not be misled: bad company corrupts good character." - Corinthians 15:33

06/02/2010

Anyone who can sponsor a location for parenting classes will receive a nice size gift card or an incredible discount on services offered by Parenting Pathways of North Georgia! Contact if interested!

06/01/2010

A bit of research has shown that our emotional intelligence is a greater predictor of our success in life than our intelligence quotient! What is your emotional intelligence quotient? Find out here!

Are your thinking and behavior leading you to success? People with high emotional intelligence tend to be more successful in life than those with lower EIQ...even if their classical IQ is average. Find out where you fit!

06/01/2010

As a counselor (and even occasionally as a friend), I have been asked by people at different times how they can avoid the feelings they get after interactions with various people in their life... I have listed below about these "energy-drainers," how to recognize it, typical patterns, and how to cope.

06/01/2010

Some good info about how people drain your energy. You may find yourself avoiding certain people, as this is a common response. (energy-drainers are those who complain too much, always seem to have dramas, are needy, who don't attend to their own emotional needs, etc) This link shows more on this and how to take care of yourself. Interesting!

Do you sometimes wonder why you feel so drained after being with some people, while you feel energized when being with others?

05/31/2010

Well, this past month has been a little rough due to being sick so much throughout it... However, hoping to move onward and upward! My first class is in adult development and aging.. There are a lot of assumptions about aging adults... Any thoughts?

05/19/2010

..was discussing the other day how draining, avoidant, and irritated sarcasm can make me and found a good article that makes that make perfect sense: "Too much sarcasm is annoying and hurtful, but can even a minimal
amount be too much?...'What is
essential to sarcasm is that it is overt irony intentionally used by the
speaker as a form of verbal aggression..'" and there is "always a victim."----and: "The
results [of sarcasm study] showed that relative to a direct criticism,
the “person who
utters an
indirect, sarcastic statement is perceived as intending to be more
offensive,
verbally aggressive, anger-provoking, and mocking. The

sarcastic message is also perceived as more insincere,
humorous, impolite, non-instructional, and conveying a somewhat unclear
message” (1470-71). The speaker was
also seen as being smug." [the speaker had a different view, however!!]

����������� Sarcasm is a large component of social interaction and conversation.� To demonstrate a sense of humor, people frequently use sarcasm as a means of �breaking the ice� during initial encounters ...

05/12/2010

"Every woman deserves a doula." --I love that quote! I think it should include ..and baby, and partner, and loved ones... :)

05/12/2010

"A recent study also showed that a two-way conversation with infants and
toddlers is six times more effective than just talking or reading to
them. Waiting for your child’s responses when talking or reading aloud
not only gives him the chance to practice, it also helps you tailor your
speech to your child and offer positive feedback or gentle corrections."-from Parent Review newsletter

05/05/2010

Taken from PCAA: Very interesting!

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Discipline - whether it's spanking, yelling or giving time-outs - may sometimes do little to reduce children's behavior problems, a new study indicates.