Apologies are an important part of conflict resolution. But why do we use them? How do they affect the situation? And how can we use them more effectively? Read on to know all about the “I’m sorry.”

Co-parenting can be challenging, but it's essential to prioritize effective communication to resolve disputes and create a healthy environment for your children. Through this series, you'll gain insight into proven methods for managing conflicts and fostering a positive co-parenting relationship. By prioritizing your kids' mental health and well-being, you can create a stable and supportive environment that benefits everyone involved.

The need to get our point across requires just as much listening as it does talking. Identifying and understanding the other person’s listening abilities allows us to tailor and deliver our message in a way that can be comprehended. When we can identify how someone listens, we can talk in a way they can understand.

Discover a path forward by asking the right questions during conflicts. Read on to learn the impact of these questions and how they aid in your problem-solving abilities.

Identify the signs of a conversation turning into a conflict. Get tips and tricks on de-escalating things and returning them to a productive communicative tone and structure.

Knowing what questions to ask yourself or the other party in a conflict is one of the most important things in resolving it. Learn what answers are acceptable and how we can help ourselves or someone else identify their problem.

The age-old quote by John Heywood is an analogy that even if you give someone an opportunity to do something, you cannot make them do it. I’ve witnessed solutions sitting in front of people and had them reject or ignore the notion of solving their problems. I’ve led and watched people come across solutions and had them not take them.

Preparing to be around family (or host them) for the holidays can be exhausting. I always feel like my house needs to be five times bigger when I host. The lack of personal space and exhaustion from trying to make my home look like a magazine cover and prepare food that takes my hosting game up a notch - can make me short-sighted when visiting or enjoying my family’s company.

You know those moments when you’ve said something you shouldn’t have? Or have you reacted to something instead of responding? We’ve all been there. We don’t always recognize how important those moments can be in communication.

Often, family relationships have been damaged or even destroyed through active addiction. Mediation could be an excellent place to set up terms for a new relationship moving forward with recovery.