tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616895123812267995.post8609429593374246363..comments2023-05-18T08:36:56.470-04:00Comments on Just a moment... David has a thought: Words speak louder than reactionsDMakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05166122279770270194noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8616895123812267995.post-2445371937606463582010-07-02T14:34:52.732-04:002010-07-02T14:34:52.732-04:00In the world of Special Education, knee-jerk emoti...In the world of Special Education, knee-jerk emotional responses are the norm as parents fight for their children's education and staff respond to frustration or criticism.<br /><br />Over the years, I've learned to wait before whipping off that explosive e-mail or making any drastic life changes. After peeling away the layers of emotion, I'm generally left with the truth. (Had my husband had his way, we would have severed all ties, gotten out of Dodge, and moved to your county three years ago!)<br /><br />Maintaining positive (or at least neutral) relationships is critical. That's why I always recommend Pam and Pete Wright's book, From Emotions to Advocacy.<br /><br />Besides, you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. :)Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178159579764689049noreply@blogger.com