How do you solve problems in your family? There are many difrerent ways families solve problems and three of them are outlined in the book , 365 Ways To Help Your Children Grow, by Shelia Ellison and Barbara Barnett. The three styles the authors identify are : mouse, monster and direct . Mouse Style This style involves crying, whining, moping and begging. Monster Style In this style there’s a lot of yelling, intimidating and threats. Direct Style The last style involves simply telling or asking “without buffing things up or watering things down”. The third style is the most effective … Continue reading →