002: Removing the Word "No" From Your Family’s Vocabulary

In the Boat With Ben

English - April 30, 2015 21:30 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
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The word "no" is one of the first words we learn to say. While "no" is a powerful and sometimes necessary word, if we abuse it, both as children and as parents, it can cause "no" to lose the power it should have.

In this episode Ben and Rachel talk about practical alternatives to the word "no" that will lead to better communication and will give "no" its proper place in the family's vocabulary.

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The word “no” is one of the first words we learn to say. While “no” is a powerful and sometimes necessary word, if we abuse it, both as children and as parents, it can cause “no” to lose the power it should have.

In this episode Ben and Rachel talk about practical alternatives to the word “no” that will lead to better communication and will give “no” its proper place in the family’s vocabulary.