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FEATURED ARTICLES: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 [...] How to Reach Your Teen’s HeartHow would you rate your relationship with your teen daughter or son? If you are unsure, or you want to double check your answer, imagine hearing the sounds of your teen entering your house. Now ask yourself this question: How do I react when I hear my teen coming home? The Truth About Teen BloggingFour million teens are blogging! What’s a blog you ask? A blog (web + log) is an online journal often hosted free of charge by such companies as MySpace.com, LiveJournal, and Facebook.com. Teen Dreams-5 Key QuestionsWe all want what’s best for our kids. We want them to be happy and successful. But, could it be that you are projecting your dreams on to your kids? Do you know what they want for themselves? Many parents think “good parenting” means making sure your child excels in academics, attends a top college, [...] Give the Gift of Good ConversationThe secret to having kids look forward to spending time with mom and dad lies in treating teens as if they are already adults. When you accept teens as they are and simultaneously bring them to the level of adults, you create a friendly meeting ground. Below are seven ways to help you enjoy your [...] R-e-s-p-e-c-t Works Both Ways!Respect matters! As parents, we want and deserve to be treated with respect. It’s frustrating, even infuriating, when teens treat us disrespectfully! Yet, in order to have respect, we must first give it to ourselves. How would you rate the level of respect you have for yourself?    |
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