I thought you might be interested in this article I found as I was going through some old magazines.
As a parent, I know how difficult it can be to effectively communicate with our children. What we mean to "say" to our children isn't always what they "hear."
The following Reader's Digest article explains that a child's brain cannot be expected to process words the same way an adult's does. This article contains some great information to help us inspire our kids, and gives examples of 7 important things to say, and (7 things not to say).
Check it out at: Reader's Digest.