I was raised on the Brady Bunch television show; one could even go so far as to brand me part of the “Brady Bunch” generation. One of the main things I remember about that program is how Mr. Brady was always using personal stories and platitudes as part of his parenting repertoire. In my own experience as a parent I have learned that sometimes personal stories DO help get a point across or make a connection, other times they either don’t work, or they actually make things worse. Personal stories can convey empathy and let our children know that we … Continue reading →