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Today’s episode briefly visits three subject areas: making connections, reframing language, and Suzuki Triangle goals. The episode discusses each of these three areas and offers examples and suggestions for improving our teaching and parenting relationships.
Making Connections
Often we interpret the behavior of others as an annoyance, an interruption, or an interference with something we are working to accomplish. We might achieve better results if we think of the behavior as an expression of the need to make a connection. Today’s episode discusses examples of how we can interpret things differently to achieve more successful connections in our relationships, whether it is parent with parent, parent with child, teacher with parent, or teacher with child.
Reframing Language
Many of us find it so easy to express complaints or criticism or to offer critiques or advice. We may be masters of negativity when it comes to our self-talk and the talk we direct at others. Instead, we might improve our relationships if we were to reframe our language choices into more positive expressions. Today’s episode discusses ways to do this reframing.
Suzuki Triangle Goals
Goal setting can be done early and often. Today’s episode talks about two different ideas from teachers about setting goals in the teaching studio. One idea is a type of “goal board” that resembles a vision board. Another idea is to create goals that address all the viewpoints and goals of each member of the Suzuki Triangle: the child, the parent, and the teacher.
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—– Paula —–
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