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Teen Depression & Anxiety
posted: May 01, 2018.
Let'e be honest our boys & girls experience adolescence differently. Some of this is due in part to hormones, how quickly girls vs boys develop, different coping strategies, different ways Read more -
Insights into Middle School Aged Kids
posted: Apr. 27, 2018.
Middle School can be a challenging time for kids. Not only are they going through puberty, they are facing challenges socially & in most cases are transitioning from a smaller Read more -
Parenting Tips #16 The Routines, Structure, Boundaries & Limits We Set for Our Kids Help Our Teenagers
posted: Apr. 26, 2018.
Everything I have discussed so far in the parenting tips blogs is to help create that structure we all need & to prepare us for when our kids become teenagers. Read more -
Parenting Tip #15 Be Consistent
posted: Apr. 23, 2018.
It is important to be consistent whether it is with rules, boundaries, structure, praise, rewards, consequences, & so on... As I have said in previous blogs our kids thrive on Read more -
Parenting Tip #14 It's important to Have Rewards & Consequences
posted: Apr. 20, 2018.
It is important to reinforce appropriate behavior & to have consequences for misbehavior. A helpful strategy when establishing structures, routines & responsibilities is to reinforce them with rewards. Praise is Read more -
Parenting Tip #13 Be Your Kids Biggest Cheerleader, Praise as Often as Possible
posted: Apr. 18, 2018.
Let's be honest, we are our kids biggest cheerleader. It is important to remember that. It is easy to criticize & focus on the negative but it is vital that Read more -
Parenting Tip #12 Structuring Homework Time
posted: Apr. 16, 2018.
Homework can be an especially frustrating time with our kids & let's be honest homework starts when they are younger & younger. I have heard lots of different stories of parents Read more -
Parenting Tip #11 The Importance of Our Kids Having Responsibilities
posted: Apr. 10, 2018.
I hate the word chores. It sounds negative & lets be honest can be a source of frustration for kids & parents. I prefer the word responsibilities to chores. It Read more -
Parenting Tip # 10 Create Structure & Routines
posted: Apr. 07, 2018.
It is important to create and maintain structure & routines for our kids. They respond to the predictability & can thrive with the consistency. As I have said in previous blogs, many Read more -
Parenting Tip #9 Be Affectionate
posted: Apr. 05, 2018.
It is important to be affectionate with your kids. Hugging your kids when you see them, when they get up in the morning & hugging & kissing them when you tuck Read more -
Parenting Tip #8 Tell Your Kids You Love Them
posted: Apr. 03, 2018.
It is important to tell our kids that we love them often. It helps build a foundation to our relationships & can help reinforce the trust we build with them. Read more -
Parenting Tip #7 Create & Maintain Bedtime Rituals
posted: Mar. 30, 2018.
One of things I learned when working at a residential treatment program was how important bedtime rituals are. The hour prior to bedtime we would watch TV for about a Read more -
Parenting Tip #6 Have Movie Nights with your Kids
posted: Mar. 28, 2018.
Some of my favorite memories of growing up & helping raise my step-kids are movies nights. Growing up with a single mother, we had limited resources. That being said, every Friday evening Read more -
Parenting Tip #5 How Playing Board & Card Games Can Teach Your Kids Different Lessons
posted: Mar. 27, 2018.
Playing board & card games with your kids can be a very fun experience. It can also be frustrating experience if our kids are arguing, gloating, whining & complaining. That being Read more -
Parenting Tip #4 Use Humor & Have Fun
posted: Mar. 22, 2018.
As I stated in previous blogs, it is important to Listen without Reacting, Ask Questions & Express Your Feelings. It is also important to Use Humor & Have Fun with our Read more -
Parenting Tip #3 Express Your Feelings
posted: Mar. 20, 2018.
Let's be honest, we all have feelings. It can be tricky when we are talking to our kids because there are times we have to Listen without Reacting which means Read more
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