The school year brings on an amazing level of stress for our kids. It especially escalates in the Spring time when many kids are dealing with standardized tests, their first […]
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#1 : You MUST like everyone. Our daughters are taught from a young age that they need to like everyone in their class, their after-school care, or their Girl Scout
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Guest blogger, Jillian Smart M.Ed. of Jackson Education Support. The beginning of each new year prompts many of us to reflect on trials and triumphs of previous years. Maybe you
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There’s a new social media challenge swirling around. It’s called “how hard did aging hit you”. In case you haven’t heard, the premise is to post a picture of yourself
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Being judgmental is something that comes quite naturally to parents. After all, it’s supposedly your job to look for what your child is doing wrong and correct her. Judging, though,
“Yeah, but” is basically a way to acknowledge that you know that were talking about something but the content didn’t’ really matter. Rather than “Yeah, but” try “It’s interesting you
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If your teen is talking to you, it’s best to let them talk. If you “accidentally” interrupt, apologize and invite them to continue. You are also being a role model
Let’s face it, sometimes you are in a really hurry. But if you aren’t, allow your teen the time she needs to formulate her thoughts so she can articulate what
If you are looking for something, chances are you’ll find it. Having a conversation with someone is no different. If you are looking for criticism, disrespect, errors you are probably
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I have learned so much from truly listening to my teens and begin open minded about their viewpoint. Just because I have had more years on this planet does not
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