Lesson Tag: relationships

Studies show that youth who feel they can talk with their parents are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as The adolescent brain assesses risk differently and teens get bored more easily. These are just a few of the changes taking place in your adolescent’s brain that might make communication and safety a lot more challenging. This class will provide parents with important information about teen brain development and practical strategies to help teens stay safe as well as grow and thrive. 

Your older child was so excited about the new baby. But now that your baby has arrived, he is uncooperative and sometimes acts like a baby, himself. Meanwhile, you're trying to control your youngest as she starts to throw tantrums and learns the word "no." 

This scenario is all too common, but there are simple tools you can use to increase your children's compliance and decrease your stress. 

 A strong positive relationship with your child is the basis of cooperation. You can build a positive connection with your child and keep it strong as they grow and develop by celebrating their efforts and progress.

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. 

Conversation is a pathway to developing and sustaining a healthy and trusting relationship with your child. The deepest conversations that build strong connections happen when you can release your expectations and agenda. This allows you to listen deeply and enjoy your child during the exciting school age years.

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 both you and your child feeling hurt or frustrated or both. Learn how to work with your child to find solutions to conflict, which will strengthen your relationship.

A strong positive relationship with your child is the basis of cooperation. In this class you will learn ten steps to build the secure attachment relationship with your child that sets the stage for cooperation by celebrating successes and finding opportunities to offer warm positive feedback that works.