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3 IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS TO TEACH YOUR TEEN
Leaving the nest can be tough for young adults. There are so many things to remember, like making sure they have all the right supplies and remembering to keep important paperwork. So, before your child heads off to college, help them strengthen these three skills. How to Ask for Help Being capable starts with understanding what you need and asking for it. By having your child order their own food at a restaurant, make medical and dental appointments for themselves, and check out at the supermarket alone, you’ll be helping your child develop independence while encouraging them to take the lead. How to Seamlessly Get From Point A to Point B When your teen leaves the house, they’ll be traveling on their own on a bus, on a plane, by car, and by foot, so they’ll need to understand how to navigate airports, subway stations, bus hubs, and roads. Ask your child
to give you directions when describing how to get to the mall or have them even drive you there if they are licensed. This will reduce stress during solo travels, and they’re less likely to feel overwhelmed if plans unexpectedly change. How to Handle Emergencies When children are fairly young, they learn how to call 911 in the event of life-threatening and serious emergencies. But other emergencies tend to pop up in life that don’t necessarily warrant a call to the police. Show your child how to put on a spare tire, turn off utilities, patch a hole in clothing, and other basic but necessary skills so they don’t panic when something goes wrong in their dorm room or on the road. As a parent, it’s your job to teach your children the right skills to set them up for success and independence so they can take care of themselves when they finally go off on their own.
CELEBRATING WORLD LISTENING DAY THIS MONTH WHAT DID YOU SAY?
One of the greatest ways to show respect for others is by listening. But, when you’re listening, are you listening to respond or listening to understand? Sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we may rush the true listening process. But it’s important to stop and really listen to the birds, the wind, and the actual meaning behind the words that others are saying. July 18 is World Listening Day, which celebrates the birthday of Canadian composer Raymond Murray Schafer, known as the founder of acoustic ecology, which studies the relationship between our environment and sound. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of listening to understand each other and the world around us.
encourages empathy in our interactions. It teaches us the importance of engaging and powerful communication and helps to deepen our friendships and relationships. In both personal and professional encounters, listening to others is the cornerstone of a solid relationship. As attorneys at Whisler Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing the very best service for our clients and that all begins with listening. In many situations, we see clients at some of the most challenging and trying times in their lives. Personal injury cases, car and motorcycle accidents, and workers’ compensation cases can be stressful and lending an actively listening ear to our clients is a priority. We are here to listen to understand and achieve the compensation that you deserve.
It all starts with lending an ear that is ready to really listen to understand and process the information. At Whisler Law Firm, we are always listening!
Listening builds trust, reduces misunderstandings, helps to eliminate and resolve conflict, and
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