tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964901528316070857.post3095372414674431131..comments2020-07-30T19:40:53.933-07:00Comments on If This Couch Could Speak: Moms, Dads, Please ReadShanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16416777634406918749noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964901528316070857.post-1999251408806325992011-05-24T22:33:32.592-07:002011-05-24T22:33:32.592-07:00Well said Shane. I have raised 2 and am still rai...Well said Shane. I have raised 2 and am still raising one. I know without a doubt I did not speak enough words of affirmation and encouragement. It wasn't that I didn't say nice things, I just know I could have said more. Now, I find myself realizing I am doing it again with my 8 year old. We think that not saying negative things is enough, or by not constantly drawing attention to Just Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236534249875852193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2964901528316070857.post-59157516708179295802011-05-24T20:06:32.172-07:002011-05-24T20:06:32.172-07:00Wow. That was an eye opener for me. I am sitting h...Wow. That was an eye opener for me. I am sitting here crying and hearing what you said. I also need to say less about what they did wrong and more of what they have done right. "eyes light up" WOW. Mine are still little and I hope I have time to make new habits that will last their lifetime. Thank you<br />Teary LisaLisa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03318615080295041415noreply@blogger.com