Teens are stuck in an in-between world. They’re neither children nor adults. They’re adjusting to both physical and mental changes, including emotional extremes caused by additional activity in the part of the brain that regulates emotions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Needless to say, for many teens, this is a confusing time! Along with the normal confusion, teens often…
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The Busy Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Kids to Tell the Truth
Do you struggle with getting your children to tell the truth? It can be baffling to know what to do when your child is making up a story and sticking to it. Try these strategies to encourage your kids to level with you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Strategies To Use At Every Age 1. Provide a good role…
Top 10 Ways of Consoling a Friend in Need
It’s 2:00 a.m. and your phone rings. You wake up wondering who could be calling at this time of the night. You hear the voice of one of your friends, upset and crying. What do you do? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Here are the top ten ways of consoling a friend in need: 1. Patiently comfort them. Even…
5 College Preparation Tips to Give Your High School Senior
5 College Preparation Tips to Give Your High School Senior Going to college can be a stressful time for parents and their children. It’s a time of great change, with a lot of laughs and tears. Even though your senior may be ready to go to college, it’s still going to be a big adjustment….