One of the aims of this blog is to serve as a 'go-to' reference source for adults and teens. Useful information that we feel will help build better relationships for and with teens. We hope you consider the advice and information that we share as beneficial and useful.

With that said, I want to address a small but MAJOR issue in most households...the POWER of your words. Many of us (teen and adults) do not realize the extreme impact of what we say to, about, and around each other.

Bad examples: parents arguing, adults gossiping, name calling, inappropriate language, and other verbal abuse. One of the most common; broken promises by not keeping your word. These all have an effect on a person's self esteem, and even one's lifestyle choices.

Good examples: encouraging words, words of praise and recognition, positive compliments, and maybe even a smile can help change things from bad to better in a situation.

I love to hear parents uplift their kids, and kids doing the same for their parents/teachers/leaders with their words. It's important to speak LIFE to a person, regardless of a situation. Keep these words in mind when you talk to each other. Let's all agree to 'watch our words'.

For more information on how to better communicate with those you love, visit www.journeygirl.org to schedule a Youth Enrichment Session on communication TODAY!

This information brought to you by:
Andrieka “AJ” Austin; Teen Life Consultant, Speaker, Author, Editor of blog.journeygirl.org, voice of journeygirlatl.wordpress.com, Founder and Facilitator of Journey Girl, a mobile youth enrichment service for girls, based in Atlanta, GA. Visit us online at www.journeygirl.org for more information on our youth-based enrichment products and services. E-mail: bookings@journeygirl.org for bookings and speaking engagements.

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