Lesson Category: Teens
9.15.21 Class Recording and Handouts
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Gifted students are more likely to hold a “fixed mindset,” which may hold them back from trying new things or reaching their full potential. They may believe they should only do things at which they are excellent. The way families and educators give feedback can reinforce a frame of mind that supports those limiting beliefs or the confidence to try new experiences. Learn about language you can use to support courage and independence in your gifted student. You will also gain skills in coaching your child back to confidence after a failure.
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Gifted students are more likely to hold a “fixed mindset,” which may hold them back from trying new things or reaching their full potential. They may believe they should only do things at which they are excellent. The way families and educators give feedback can reinforce a frame of mind that supports those limiting beliefs or the confidence to try new experiences. Learn about language you can use to support courage and independence in your gifted student. You will also gain skills in coaching your child back to confidence after a failure.
9.14.21 Public Class Recording and Handouts
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Does your child have trouble connecting with other?
Are you unsure about how to help?
Self-awareness and self-acceptance are the foundation of your child’s social life. Parent often struggle to strengthen those capacities in children.
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Does your child have trouble connecting with other?
Are you unsure about how to help?
Self-awareness and self-acceptance are the foundation of your child’s social life. Parent often struggle to strengthen those capacities in children.
8.31.21 Public Class Recording and Handout
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This presentation will address the use and over-use of technology used for homework, leisure, socializing and the challenges it presents to families. Learn practical strategies parents and children can use to truly embrace this new digital frontier without fear and within reason.
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This presentation will address the use and over-use of technology used for homework, leisure, socializing and the challenges it presents to families. Learn practical strategies parents and children can use to truly embrace this new digital frontier without fear and within reason.
8.17.21 Public Class Recording and Handouts
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Screen time is a red-hot issue between parents and children. Parents complain they can’t get screen time under control and kids can’t seem to get enough. Over half of parents say their kids are “addicted” and, even among young children, craving for screen time is rapidly accelerating.
Class participants will learn practical solutions to this growing challenge.
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Screen time is a red-hot issue between parents and children. Parents complain they can’t get screen time under control and kids can’t seem to get enough. Over half of parents say their kids are “addicted” and, even among young children, craving for screen time is rapidly accelerating.
Class participants will learn practical solutions to this growing challenge.
8.16.21 Public Class Recording and Handouts
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As children enter adolescence, they have a natural desire for independence. Teenagers’ desire for freedom can be scary for parents/caregivers, however, it is what gradually turns your adolescent into a healthy adult.
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As children enter adolescence, they have a natural desire for independence. Teenagers’ desire for freedom can be scary for parents/caregivers, however, it is what gradually turns your adolescent into a healthy adult.
25. Parenting Teens: Effective Discipline Techniques
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Teenagers are wired to push boundaries, but you don’t have to live in constant conflict. Learn how to set firm but fair expectations while keeping communication open so your teen actually listens.
After this quick video, you will be able to...
- Set clear and reasonable expectations for your teen.
- Strengthen your relationship through open and respectful communication.
- Reduce arguments and encourage cooperation.
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Teenagers are wired to push boundaries, but you don’t have to live in constant conflict. Learn how to set firm but fair expectations while keeping communication open so your teen actually listens.
After this quick video, you will be able to…
- Set clear and reasonable expectations for your teen.
- Strengthen your relationship through open and respectful communication.
- Reduce arguments and encourage cooperation.
24. Talking to Teens: Communication for Connection and Safety
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Teens may seem like they don’t want to talk, but they still need your guidance. When teens feel like they can talk to their parents they are less likely to take risks with sex, drugs, and violence. Knowing how to have meaningful, judgment-free conversations can keep them safe and help them make better choices. This class will help you navigate tricky topics like peer pressure, social media, and risky behaviors.
After this quick video, you will be able to...
- Start important conversations with your teen without arguments.
- Help your teen handle peer pressure and make smart choices.
- Keep communication open, even when talking about tough topics.
Course Lessons
Teens may seem like they don’t want to talk, but they still need your guidance. When teens feel like they can talk to their parents they are less likely to take risks with sex, drugs, and violence. Knowing how to have meaningful, judgment-free conversations can keep them safe and help them make better choices. This class will help you navigate tricky topics like peer pressure, social media, and risky behaviors.
After this quick video, you will be able to…
- Start important conversations with your teen without arguments.
- Help your teen handle peer pressure and make smart choices.
- Keep communication open, even when talking about tough topics.
7.19.21 Public Class Recording and Handout
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Parents often think that if you figure out what punishment will make your child miserable enough, they will then cooperate. You may be surprised to learn that research has shown that this is a myth. You can sometimes scare or threaten your child into following directions but you will not get improved behavior in the long run. This class will help you recognize the difference between discipline and punishment. You will also gain 5 practical strategies to teach discipline to your tween or teen.
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Parents often think that if you figure out what punishment will make your child miserable enough, they will then cooperate. You may be surprised to learn that research has shown that this is a myth. You can sometimes scare or threaten your child into following directions but you will not get improved behavior in the long run. This class will help you recognize the difference between discipline and punishment. You will also gain 5 practical strategies to teach discipline to your tween or teen.
Facebook Live Event: Talking to Kids About Gun Violence
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Join us 8pm April 20th for "Talking to Kids about Gun Violence." Watch our "Peace At Home Parenting" Facebook page for this month's upcoming Live Facebook Event.Parents are asking us about helping kids deal with recent violent events. Our most important suggestion is to manage what's on the screen. Even when kids seem engrossed in activities, they are picking up on what is going on around them. Each time young children see an image of a violent act, they believe it is happening at that moment, even if it is the same image shown over and and over again.
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Join us 8pm April 20th for “Talking to Kids about Gun Violence.” Watch our “Peace At Home Parenting” Facebook page for this month’s upcoming Live Facebook Event.Parents are asking us about helping kids deal with recent violent events. Our most important suggestion is to manage what’s on the screen. Even when kids seem engrossed in activities, they are picking up on what is going on around them. Each time young children see an image of a violent act, they believe it is happening at that moment, even if it is the same image shown over and and over again.
25. Criando adolescentes: técnicas efectivas de disciplina
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Los adolescentes están en una etapa natural de explorar límites, pero eso no significa que debas vivir en un estado constante de conflicto. En esta clase, aprenderás a establecer expectativas claras y justas mientras mantienes una comunicación abierta y respetuosa. Descubre cómo aplicar estrategias de disciplina que fomenten la cooperación y ayuden a tu hijo a tomar decisiones responsables sin necesidad de constantes discusiones.
Después de ver este video rápido, podrás...
- Establecer expectativas claras y razonables para tu hijo adolescente.
- Fortalecer tu relación a través de una comunicación abierta y respetuosa.
- Reducir los conflictos y fomentar la cooperación en casa.
Course Lessons
Los adolescentes están en una etapa natural de explorar límites, pero eso no significa que debas vivir en un estado constante de conflicto. En esta clase, aprenderás a establecer expectativas claras y justas mientras mantienes una comunicación abierta y respetuosa. Descubre cómo aplicar estrategias de disciplina que fomenten la cooperación y ayuden a tu hijo a tomar decisiones responsables sin necesidad de constantes discusiones.
Después de ver este video rápido, podrás…
- Establecer expectativas claras y razonables para tu hijo adolescente.
- Fortalecer tu relación a través de una comunicación abierta y respetuosa.
- Reducir los conflictos y fomentar la cooperación en casa.