“I have an autistic student (level 1, high functioning) in my 5th grade class this year and was needing to know if there are any communica...
Ask any worker in corporate America and most will tell you: business leaders could be communicating more effectively with their workforce. Data collected in an Interact/Harris poll shows that most leaders aren’t engaging in crucial communication moments that could help establish trust. In fact, 91% of employees who responded to the poll said communication issues …
It’s easy to stress how important it is to talk to kids about social media and technology
But it can be difficult to have that conversation, or even initiate it.
Mary Egan, director of outreach for Rosecrance Health Network, stresses that parents need to take time to talk to their children about these issues. She said two of her favorite times to address the topics are at the dinner table and in the car.
“Too often, communication wanes in the teen years, but…
‘My husband doesn't meet any of my needs.’ I say to my bestie, frustrated and with tears in my eyes. ‘We love each other and I thought we were great together. But… I think my husband doesn't fulfill my emotional needs. Half the time, I feel abandoned but he doesn’t really care. What should I do?’ If you wanted to say to share those thoughts with your best friend, but never got the courage to, then take a deep breath. Because we’ve got…
Reading aloud is an important skill, but one that can be challenging for children to master, especially if they have other language or communication issues. Try these tips to improve read aloud literacy and success for kids.
Your greatest contribution to effective communication is clarity, focus, and non-defensiveness; your second greatest is support for your partner in... Read More
I’m really hard pressed to think of a situation where a leader could over communicate. I suppose it’s those situations similar to when a follower might ask what time it is and the answe…
Do you remember a time when you thought, no one listens to me? Lack of communication is a big issue in families. Learn how to improve with "Let's Talk."
Your child comes home from school after receiving a lower grade on a project than she expected. She feels that she did a great job and is angry and confused because she does not feel that she was …
Want to learn more about compassionate conversations? Here’s how.
A new study shows that physicians rarely ask patients the reason for their visit and interrupt often.
A widely prevalent but deeply flawed belief is that the poor and vulnerable do not care about their health and well-being. This results in poor health seeking behaviour and increased vulnerability to
Bendigo Advertiser Editor, Rod Case and SASI Marketing and Communications Director, Peter McGregor will join key La Trobe University personnel in a free public lecture that discusses threats and opportunities to communication in the future
Event host and Senior Lecturer in Strategic Communication at La Trobe, Dr Sue Gillett said good communication is always important and Australia is at a critical moment in communication
‘We are…
University President Joel Seligman addressed members of the UR community.
With everyone using smartphones these days, do I still need a strong internet presence or would it be better to focus on mobile sites right away?
Simple but effective ways to ensure you get heard.
Communication with teenagers has always been a problem. Communication with teenage girls can be made easy, with these parenting tips.
Please enjoy this very practical and informative post written by guest blogger Rebbeca Rubin, LCSW-C. Please see then end of the post for more information about Rebecca. As graduation season appro…
In the last of their 3 part series on ADHD, Rob and Debbie detail the art of communicating with children for best results. But they don't stop there. Rob and
For those who speak multiple languages, if you convey uncertainty, that is what will be received. If you talk with confidence, even knowing you make lots of mistakes, the receiver will look beyond your flaws and listen to the message you are giving.