The main reason that people don’t make the changes that they know would help them is the illusion that someday it will be easier to do so. Someday, there will be more time, less obstacles, less work, more energy, or fewer distractions. Someday they will have more ability, will power, motivation, resolve, perseverance, stick […]
Read More »Arguing with teenagers
March 16, 2016 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This articles looks at how arguments with your teen can offer some opportunity to be salvaged or turned into positive learning experiences: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/16/the-best-way-to-fight-with-a-teenager/?_r=0
Read More »Fighting the addiction
March 14, 2016 | For parents of teenagers,For teens,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
I find that trying to quit any bad habit or change your behavior is in many ways like quitting an addiction. With that in mind, I think the following tips for someone trying to quit an addiction can be helpful for anyone trying to change a pattern of behavior that that are addicted to, such […]
Read More »7 Things Every Child Needs to Hear
March 12, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some simple statements that can have a powerful effect on your kids: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sherrie-campbell-phd/7-things-every-child-needs-to-hear_b_9400088.html
Read More »Bring back recess for kids
March 09, 2016 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
on the importance of recess – unregulated physical play: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/03/08/yes-parents-want-recess-for-their-kids-heres-why-they-should-keep-fighting-for-it/
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