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June 14, 2024
Everlasting Love: Expert tips for nurturing your relationship.
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Happy Friday, mamas! Did you know honey never spoils? 🍯 Archaeologists found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible! 😮 Great news for my little honey-loving toddler who asks for it multiple times a day. Not so great for me, though—I can no longer use “the honey’s gone bad” as an excuse to take a break from all the honey requests.
Also, 2/3 of you voted “yes” in Tuesday’s poll, proving that how you snooze 😴truly reflects your personality!
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Everlasting Love: Expert tips for nurturing your relationship.
Outdoor Oasis: Ideas for how to elevate your outdoor space for the summer.
Curious Minds: The art of motivating children through questioning.
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🫶🏼Everlasting love.
Building a strong, lasting relationship requires effort, intention, and a bit of creativity. Here are some insightful tips and practices from therapists and relationship experts to help you maintain and deepen your bond with your partner.
Keep the Romance Alive. Maintaining a healthy relationship involves keeping the romance alive. Regular date nights, even simple ones like breakfast together, can recreate the joy and excitement of early days. Trying new and adventurous activities together can also boost attraction and connection.
Prioritize Communication. Transparency and communication are crucial. Honest discussions about needs, desires, and uncomfortable issues build trust and intimacy. Facing challenges head-on rather than avoiding them helps prevent small issues from becoming major problems.
Express Daily Gratitude. Expressing daily gratitude for your partner's actions, big and small, reinforces positive feelings and appreciation. This habit strengthens the emotional connection and fosters a supportive environment.
Create Your Own Relationship Rules. Avoid comparing your relationship to others. Each partnership is unique, and setting your own rules that work for both of you can free you from societal expectations. Building a relationship based on mutual understanding and shared values creates depth and resilience.
Build and Maintain Trust. Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship. It's built through consistent honesty, respect for privacy, and forgiveness. Letting go of grudges and focusing on constructive communication helps maintain a healthy dynamic.
Go Beyond Love. Remember that love alone isn’t enough. Choosing your partner intentionally and sharing common goals and values adds substance and character to your relationship, making it more meaningful.
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🌴Outdoor oasis.
Transforming your outdoor space into a summer haven can be both fun and rewarding. Here are some ideas to make your garden, yard, or patio the perfect retreat.
Seating Areas
Create inviting seating areas throughout your garden or yard. These spots are perfect for relaxing with a morning coffee ☕ or enjoying the view. Comfortable seating turns any outdoor space into a peaceful retreat.
Lighting 💡
For instant ambiance, decorate with various lighting options. String lights, lanterns, candles, and solar lights can all add a whimsical touch to your garden. For budget-friendly ideas, check out 25 Outdoor Lighting Ideas.
Bird Sanctuary
Incorporate a birdhouse, bird feeder, or birdbath to create a relaxing bird sanctuary. These elements not only attract beautiful birds 🦜 but also add a sense of tranquility to your garden.
Garden Therapy
Create dedicated garden spaces to unwind and enjoy nature. Whether it’s a vegetable plot or a flower garden, spending time in these areas can be incredibly therapeutic.
Fire Pit
Adding a fire pit can make your outdoor space cozy and inviting, perfect for evening gatherings. 🔥For the best options, see The 11 Best Fire Pits of 2024.
Hammocks and Swings
A hammock is perfect for relaxation, while swings can add fun for both kids and adults. Here are a few cool backyard swings. 👈🏼
Shade Solutions
Cast some shade with umbrellas, gazebos, awnings, or arbors with vines. Trees also provide natural shade, making your outdoor space more comfortable during hot summer days.
Decks and Patios
Turn your deck or patio into an outdoor living space with comfortable furniture, a patio cooler, and a lighted umbrella. These additions make your space functional and stylish.
Backyard Enhancements
For more ideas, consider adding a mini projector, inflatable pool, Bluetooth speaker, or bug zapper to your backyard. Check out these 36 Cool Things to elevate your outdoor oasis.
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🤔Curious minds.
When motivating children feels challenging, it may be time to rethink your approach. Using questions can foster reflection, clarify resistance, and invite commitment rather than compliance. Children, who crave autonomy, respond better to questions than instructions.
Understanding Internal Motivation
Research, including Daniel Pink's "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us," indicates that external rewards and punishments are less effective for motivating children. True motivation stems from three key elements:
Autonomy: The need to direct their own lives
Mastery: The desire to improve and succeed
Purpose: The ability to positively impact themselves and the world
Controlling behavior can diminish autonomy and backfire. Instead, ask provocative questions to help children articulate their own motivations.
Guiding Children with Questions
Questions guide children toward healthy behaviors by prompting them to think about their actions and impacts. Ask, "What just happened here?" after an incident to foster reflection. Questions like, "Is it going to be cold outside?" or "What problems arise when you run in the house?" encourage thoughtful behavior and self-control.
Open-ended questions build relationships and support the development of thoughtful behavior and emotional growth.
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