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FEATURED ARTICLES:ADHD Support for Your ChildADHD is often misunderstood, ranging from the symptoms to the treatment and other general perceptions. No wonder parents are confused! Let’s first start with the difference between ADD vs. ADHD. Both are generic terms that are used interchangeably. ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is easier to say and an older term. Transforming Boys into GentlemenBoys will be boys. That’s what we’re always told, isn’t it? It’s what people say to excuse bad behavior. While there is some truth to this statement - boys can often be more rambunctious - it prevents parents from helping their sons cultivate successful social skills. Having good manners never goes out of style at [...] Summer Jobs for KidsYes, it’s almost that time. Summer vacation will be here before you know it which means it’s time for road trips, baseball, swimming … and summer jobs! Or will your kids be spending the summer playing video games, watching TV and hanging out at the malls? Instructions that Lead to SuccessAs parents with teens, don’t you get frustrated when you think you have the right words, but your kids stare at you blankly? Or even worse, they say OK but then don’t perform the task in the way you were hoping for … Can We Want too Much for Them?The majority of the parents I coach have this in common: they want their kids to have what’s “best.” The specifics vary, but can take the shape of: the BEST grades, schools, jobs, clothes, friends, mates, educators, bosses, cars, health, and/or opportunities. The Rule of SevenA popular question from parents is: “Why does it take so long to get through to my kids? What I say doesn’t seem to stick!” Much of it has to do with how we learn. We learn through repetition. But how much repetition does it take before you begin to get diminishing returns? Strategies for Saying “No”One of my clients, we’ll call her JoAnn, has two teenagers. She asked me to help her say “No” calmly. She tends to avoid any kind of possible conflict, and when she is faced with one, she gets highly stressed, belaboring the point until the message is lost. Re-Think Your ComparisonsIt’s in our nature to make comparisons. We compare people, places, things and even the weather. The majority of the comparisons we make rarely contribute to getting into a warm weather spirit; mostly, they bring us distress. Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?The reference to “helicopter parents” has resurfaced in the news lately. For those of you unfamiliar with it, the term describes parents who unnecessarily hover over their high school and college-age children. In my work with parents and teens, I find both over- and under-involvement disturbing. Getting Teen Boys To Open Up - Tips for encouraging communication with your sonPink is for girls, and blue is for boys. Boys play with trucks, and girls play with dolls. It seems like most of the differences between children of opposite sexes are imposed by society: after all, little boys aren’t born wearing blue diapers! But as children age, parents may realize some real, innate differences between [...]    |
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