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Preventing The Downward Spiral – 6 Steps for Parents of Teens

I read a blog that started off with Charlie Sheen, but gradually worked its way to more basic questions. How does a person reach this level of abuse (both to himself and to others) and attention-getting behaviors? What are the underlying causes? The author then asked, “How do you stand by as a parent and [...]

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When Your Teen Pushes Your Buttons – Communication Strategies for Parents

As a parent, you have spent many years nurturing and protecting your child. Now this child is a teenager and thinks she/he is an adult, and doesn’t hesitate to tell you so! (hot button) You may find yourself trying to impose your own logic and life experience. (hot button) You may feel the need to [...]

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When you hit a brick wall: 6 steps for dealing with parenting challenges

“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted. It’s a phrase worth considering at every brick wall we encounter, and at every disappointment. It’s a reminder that failure is not just acceptable, it’s often essential.” Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture Many of you have heard the statement that parents are a [...]

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Helping teens find their own solutions

It's easy to jump in and fix things for your teen; however, their real growth will happen when they experience life for themselves and find their own solutions. Stepping back and letting go will help your child become the confident, independent adult you dream about.

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