23. Overcoming Negative Communication Habits in Your Family&Marriage, with Rich and Val - a podcast by Val Harrison, The Practically Speaking MOM

In this episode of the Practically Speaking MOM podcast, my husband, Rich, joins me on the show to talk about the negative communication games that we gave up in our marriage and we give some pointers for having a communication overhaul in your family.
I also continue my introduction on Living a Lifestyle of Feasting with the Father When You Feel Like a Frazzled Mama, by addressing the fact that, as parents, we are the atmosphere-setter of our home!

Read my blog post connected to this episode:
* "Overcoming Negative Communication Habits" on my website www.PracticallySpeakingMOM.com.
Quotes from Episode 23
"The communication habits that are happening in your home today are going to impact the communication of all of your children’s relationships in their future." 
"As a parent, the condition of my heart determines the words I say & the tone with which I say things, which affects my relationships with my kids and affects literally the atmosphere of our home. We are the atmosphere setters in our family’s life... In our own strength we can maintain a good atmosphere for a little while but when my  heart is anemic for the spiritual nourishment I need from my Creator, Provider, Counselor, and Guide, I simply can’t keep up that positive atmosphere in my own strength for very long.  The atmosphere of our heart is dependent on filling from the Father."

Details about my next event: Link to register for the Moms Winter Summit retreat with Val Harrison, Roxanne Parks, and Valerie Rose, Feb 28-29, in Tulsa, OK.

RESOURCES:
Clash In Your Home: Getting a Game Plan for Cleaning Up the Conflict by Val Harrison 
E-book of Clash In Your Home
Live Workshop of Clash In Your Home
CLARIFICATION:  In this episode I share that I was selfish in pointing out my needs.  I should have explained that better.  It is right and good to be aware of your own needs and to address those with your spouse.  I was doing this in a selfish way - only seeing his shortcomings in our relationship and not appreciating his sacrifices NOR recognizing my own shortcomings.  I would hold my needs over his head as a control factor in our relationship.  That was selfish and unhealthy of me.  We should deal with our own needs AND make sure we are doing all we can for our spouse's needs as well.  There's no room for selfishness in a healthy relationship.  If my spouse needs to step up in a way that he hasn't been doing so far, I need to communicate that to him lovingly and by asking questions, seeing where he is at on that topic, finding out how I can help him and I get on the same page.
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