INTERRUPTING
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 […]
Social Skills
BEING HURRIED
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
HEARING WHAT YOU WANT TO
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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BEING CLOSE MINDED
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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LOOKING FOR WRONG INFO
When your child brings up a topic you might not agree with, you might start looking for “wrong” information. This gives you a way to refute what they are saying.
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Rethinking Resolutions
Every year, millions of people create their obligatory New Year’s Resolution list. There are the typical goals that top the list every year: lose weight, go to the gym, and
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5 RESPONSES TEENS CAN GIVE AT FAMILY GATHERINGS
For teens, hanging with the extended family during holidays is not all it’s cracked up to be. Teens would usually prefer to lounge around, catch up with friends, and stare
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Good Study Habits are the Key to Success for Students (guest blogger)
Guest blogger, Lynette Apley of Simply Placed, www.ItsSimplyPlaced.com Organization, good study habits, time management and goal setting are life skills that can help students through middle school, high school, college
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A SOCIAL JUMPSTART: Getting ready for the back-to-school social scene
In late June, I visited the local office supply store. Can you believe they were already putting up their back-to-school displays? For parents, we dread rounding up the list of
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10 Rules to Better Listening
“As humans the very nature of being understood and heard is connected to our sense of self worth. When you are speaking, you have something of value to say and
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