Happy family at computerThere is one main ingredient that binds together EVERY and ANY other principle that can be followed to build good relationships between parents and children.

(In fact see what Dr Wagner shared in his comment here: “give lots of hugs. Our twins would come and hug us immediately after we disciplined them. That’s a Message!.” (You can find Dr Wagner on Twitter at http://twitter.com/moneyinmarriage).

My answer to Dr Wagner’s comment: “absolutely!”

In fact love is the key ingredient for all Successful Relationships.

However, there is a misconception of what love really is and one of the places where this illusion is found is in the relationships between parents and children.

Your thoughts affect those around you. How?

Here’s the progression:

  • Our thoughts create mindsets
  • Mindsets create attitudes
  • Attitudes create actions.
  • Actions stimulate reactions and responses!

So how you affect those around you, whether it be family or friends, all starts with your thoughts!

Stop and think for a moment about this scenario: