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communication problems between mother and daughter

6 Ways to Fix Communication Problems Between Mother And Daughter

Posted on September 4, 2019
in Uncategorized
by admin

There will be a day when your teenage daughter will mutter the forbidden words, "I hate you!" The little girl who loved to spend time with her mother was no longer present. This change in attitude is inevitable and happens to every...

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parental stress on students

The Negative Effects of Parental Stress on Students

Posted on August 28, 2019
in Becoming the calm, non-anxious parent
by admin

As parents, we forget how much kids absorb. When we are stressed, we may think it ends with us. But as a teacher, I've experienced the impact of parental stress on students. It's shocking when our kids parrot back all the things...

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social media rules for teens

10 Reasons Why It’s Important To Establish Social Media Rules For Teens Early On

Posted on August 21, 2019
in Boundaries, rules & screen time, Uncategorized
by admin

We know that technology is here to stay, and today's kids are born with a phone in hand. But that doesn't mean kids don't need help navigating a world of distraction and the bombardment of information. If we want them to be...

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11 ways to help your child succeed in school

11 Ways To Help Your Child Succeed in School

Posted on August 14, 2019
in Thriving at school & early college
by admin

Back to school time can be chaotic for both you and the kiddos. Whether they are attending a new school or returning after a long, carefree summer, back to school time is a transition. Here are 11 ways you can prepare for...

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communication problems due to social media

Are Your Teen’s Communication Problems Due To Social Media?

Posted on August 1, 2019
in Communication challenges & solutions
by admin

Since technology is here to stay and billions of us love our media, let's address something that affects all of us and especially teens: communication problems due to social media. I'm not proposing that social media is bad--it gives unprecedented levels of connection,...

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Why Emotions Rule Behavior For Many Teens

Why Emotions Rule Behavior For Many Teens

Posted on July 12, 2019
in Communication challenges & solutions
by admin

One of the hardest parts of raising teens is the flood of emotions that teens experience. If you are a parent, this means navigating unpredictable moods which feels like you're walking on eggshells. When a seemingly innocent, "How are you?" is met...

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Why having household chores for teens is important

Why Having Household Rules For Teens Is Important

Posted on June 27, 2019
in Boundaries, rules & screen time
by admin

In a session recently, a couple confided that the only household rules for teens that they had were to do well in school. No chores or curfews. No screen limits. Their three teens ate what they wanted and left the mess. They...

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what causes communication problems between parents and teens?

What Causes Communication Problems Between Teens & Parents (& How to Fix Them)

Posted on June 26, 2019
in Communication challenges & solutions
by admin

"I haven't said the right thing in the past two years," said one dad at a recent workshop of mine. He was talking about a problem that many parents of teens can relate to--the seemingly endless opportunities for miscommunication. In the teen...

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Let teens do nothing this summer

How To Let Your Teen Do Nothing This Summer

Posted on May 23, 2019
in Boundaries, rules & screen time
by admin

  Summer is rapidly approaching, and for some parents, the battle is just beginning. What's the struggle? Summer plans. Why is it a battle? Because you want your teen to do something this summer and s/he doesn't want to do anything. But what if...

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Savvy Parenting tips

6 Things Savvy Parents Understand

Posted on May 21, 2019
in Becoming the calm, non-anxious parent
by admin

Many points of childhood are happy and innocent. But childhood is also confusing, and even more so in the teen years. None of us get through childhood OR parenthood unscathed. At some point, even if you do everything “right,”  it will be...

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  • The Negative Effects of Parental Stress on Students
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