186. Family Communication OVERHAUL with Rich and Val

If your marriage or family is having trouble with healthy communication, this episode is here to help. We are vulnerable and transparent and have specific action steps to bring lasting change. Available on all the platforms or from my website PracticallySoeakingMOM.comWhat negative communication games are you playing in your family?  We had several that needed to END FOR GOOD at our house several years ago.  This is one of the most important changes we made for our family.  Your family can do this too!! Rich and I also talk about the dangers of self-preservation in relationships and what it looked like for us.Get Val's book Clash In Your HomeRead 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."Support the showVisit Val's website: PracticallySpeakingMOM.comJoin Val's Facebook Group Intentional Mom, Strong FamilyFollow Val on Instagram and her Facebook Public Page Practically Speaking MOM To give a set amount each month click here. A few dollars a month would help so much!Here's some other ways to give:Cash App: $valPSMPaypal: [email protected] with a credit card HEREAll donations will be used for the ministry. Gifts are not tax deductible. THANK YOU for partnering in this ministry to strengthen families and encourage intentional moms."May the Words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, oh Lord, my Roc...