Training in kind words and positivity. My Mom was a pro at this and it helps not only with teens but everywhere....really.
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Have you been frustrated flying recently? I know I have! Flying with toddlers used to kill me. I flew almost every time (once a year) by myself from Europe to Utah and I found one thing always helped.
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I am honored to be from such an amazing family. This is my sister, she was sixteen when she arrived. Imagine her fate without my parents actions in the government to get her here. Let's change lives, one at a time. When you do acts of kindness, it touches you and you are forever changed. Try it if you haven't and if you have, I salute you!
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There are so many kind Expats out there. Never shy away from a spontaneous invitations and for by all means chat with strangers. This is the advice you normally don't give to people but I would have missed out on a lot if I wouldn't have started convversations with random passer-bys.
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Having five adopted siblings helped me understand how hurtful comments could be at a young age. My parents not only taught us to use our words carefully but to show zero tolerance when others were not thinking; coaching them gently to understand their own use of words. Don't underestimate the power of words.
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Lessons learned from my German Law Professor. I will never forget his touching WWII story and how he made me feel the day he shared it. I thought of his story watching the election news unfolded and as I was coming to grips with the results. Kindness is never forgotten!
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