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How to Go From a Buzzkill to a Top Motivator + "Kids and Screens" Q&A with Arlene Pellicane
Hey there,
The other day, I told my daughter how proud I was of her for finishing a tough project… and then immediately followed it up with, “but next time, don’t wait until the night before, okay?”
She gave me that look—and I knew I’d lost her. The praise didn’t land. All she heard was the part after the “but.”
Sound familiar?
This week’s article by Mindy Carlson is all about that tiny little word—and how swapping it out can make a huge difference. She calls it “building an ‘and’ bridge,” and it’s a simple shift that can turn us from unintentional mood squashers into true motivators. I've already started using it in my conversations—and wow, the difference in tone and connection is real.
Want to help your kids grow without shutting them down? Try "and" instead of "but." It's surprisingly powerful! Read on for more.
We are hosting a Q&A call about "Kids and Screens" with Arlene Pellicane this Thursday (May 22nd)at 1pm ET / 12pm CT / 10am PT.
Do you worry that your child might be spending "too much" time on screens? (How much time is "too much" anyway?)
Are you worried about inadvertent exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying etc.? What about the impact of screens on sleep, physical and emotional health, self-esteem etc.?
Come and ask our expert Arlene all of *your* specific questions, so you can understand and deal with the challenges of children using screens in your family.
Arlene is a speaker and a prolific author who loves to impact and improve families through speaking and writing books, including the popular book "Screen Kids" that she co-authored with Gary Chapman.
Bring any questions/concerns/worries you have about screens to the call, and we will help you get unstuck.
Alright, that's it for today. Until next time, go be the best parent, and the best person you can be!
Talk soon, Sumitha
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We are hosting a Q&A call about "Kids and Screens" with Arlene Pellicane this