Lesson Category: Teens

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.

Many parents and educators assume that gifted students are more capable than their peers of handling social emotional challenges. That is not always the case. Gifted students actually struggle with anxiety, depression, and social difficulties at higher rates. Families can help their children by strengthening social emotional skills at home. Participants will gain practical skills in supporting the social emotional health of their gifted children.

No matter the age of your child, you've probably experienced some difficulty that's led to an argument. Whether the conflict lasts a moment or a month, it can leave parent and child feeling hurt or frustrated or both. Learn how to work with your child to work together to find solutions to conflict, which will strengthen your relationship. 

Students, parents, and educators are facing dramatically increased academic loss and a widening of the achievement gap.

How can we address the loss and build understanding? Evidence suggests that we start with building empathy. Compassion will help us embrace the academic challenge as a community.

In this class we will look at the effects of school absences due to health, behavior, and current events. We will also introduce and review effective strategies to build a strong academic foundation.

When Teens understand how their brain works and what they can do to strengthen brain health, their social-emotional well-being and motivation to learn increases.

Does your child complain, seem unmotivated, or overly stressed when it comes to school? Are you in the loop when it comes to grades? Are you over-involved when it comes to homework?

Many parents feel overwhelmed or out of the loop when it comes to their kids’ education. Come learn how to nurture your child’s education and support engagement in learning.

This is an introduction to the concept of growth mindset and its importance to motivation. We will also examine incentives versus intrinsic motivation and how to elicit true engagement.

A strong relationship with your child starts with emotional intelligence.

When children learn to recognize and manage their emotions, they develop greater self-worth, improved cooperation, and better communication skills. Emotional intelligence not only reduces family conflict but also lays the foundation for all future relationships. In this quick video, you’ll discover how to respond to your child’s emotions in ways that build connection, encourage problem-solving, and promote a sense of security.

By learning to guide your child’s emotions with warmth and consistency, you’ll foster a deeper connection and help them develop lifelong emotional resilience.