Communication is a delicate dance requiring awareness of four critical layers: what we mean to say, what we actually say, what others hear, and what they think we mean. Amanda Schenkenberger and Elizabeth Green explore how understanding these layers transforms family dynamics and builds stronger connections.
• The "yellow light" approach: slowing down when tension rises to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting
• Using breathing techniques (longer exhales than inhales) to calm your nervous system in tense moments
• Understanding how different personality types and values affect communication styles
• Adapting your communication to match your child's unique wiring and needs
• Transitioning from "sage on the stage" to "guide on the side" as children grow
• Allowing natural consequences to build responsibility in a safe environment
• Recognizing metacognition (thinking about your thinking) as the foundation of self-awareness
Join Amanda for her free "Calm the Chaos" event in early April, specifically designed for homeschool moms wanting to address internal, routine, and relational chaos.
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Welcome to Speak Out Stand Out — the show where we build confidence in our future, one voice at a time. I’m your host, Elizabeth Green.
I grew up shy, so I know firsthand how life-changing it can be when someone helps you find your voice. Now, I get to help kids and teens do exactly that — and this podcast is a place to share those tools with you.
Each week, I talk with experts and inspiring guests about simple, practical and tangible ways to help the young people in
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