Talking to teenagers

October 11, 2016  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some helpful tips: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-10/five-tips-on-communicating-with-teenagers/7917836  

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Sometimes doing ‘nothing’ but ‘be there’ is the best thing to do

October 11, 2016  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

“Mom, Stop Trying to Fix This!” Resist the Urge Solve Teenage Problems

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When your teen struggles socially

October 11, 2016  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some tips on how to support your teen when they feel unpopular: Unpopular Kids: How to Help When Your Teen Feels Like a Social Outcast  

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The benefits of losing

October 06, 2016  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article discusses how to help your kids see what can be gained from losses, not just victories:   http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/10/06/should-every-young-athlete-get-a-trophy/forget-trophies-let-kids-know-its-ok-to-lose

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Helping your kids become independent adults

October 06, 2016  |   For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article offers some tips on facilitating real independence: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/06/how-families-can-help-kids-learn-to-adult.html  

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