Tag: communication
Who Owns the Problem?
Posted onKids have problems. It’s a fact of life. Teaching them how to solve them on their own, is one of the greatest gifts you give them. If you try to solve their problems, you are creating […]
Back To Basics: Peace At Home Principles to Reduce Parental Burnout and Family Stress
Posted onPost-pandemic life has left most parents feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You may try to figure out shortcuts that make your life a little easier, or you may feel completely lost on where to begin at all. […]
Connect With Your Teen: Strategies for Effective Communication
Posted onTalking with your teen can feel like communicating with someone from outer space. It may seem like you can’t understand their thought processes or why they make certain decisions. The good news is that it’s not […]
Protect Your Child’s Mental Health: Recognize When They Need Help
Posted onThe world we live in is increasingly complex and can be difficult to navigate for anyone, especially for children. Not only are we all still processing and working our way through the pandemic, but there are […]
Moms and Mental Health: Put Your Oxygen Mask On First
Posted onIt’s no secret that moms often take on the mental load for the whole family, putting the needs of everyone else before themselves. But what is this doing to mothers’ mental health? A staggering 66% of […]
School Shootings: What Now?
Posted onIn the wake of yet another horrific school shooting, you are likely having a variety of emotions. Stress, fear, confusion—and more. We live in an uncertain time, and these acts of violence on our communities can […]
The Magic Formula: Decrease Stress and Increase Connection to Inspire Cooperation
Posted onIn the midst of day to day stress, creating and maintaining connection with your child can take tremendous focus and effort. In times of conflict, it’s easy to let stress overcome other thought processes. This can […]
Why Talking About Sex With Your Teen Is Essential
Posted onTalking about sex and sexuality with your teen can be awkward, difficult, and downright uncomfortable. Maybe you had talks with your parents when you were a teen, and they didn’t go well. Or maybe your parents […]
Conversations That Build Self Worth for Your Child With Autism
Posted onWe speak to our children all day, every day, and the words we use are of paramount importance. When a child has autism, a few select word and language choices can make all the difference in […]
Communicating with Your Teen: Boundaries and Independence
Posted onAdolescence comes with a whole host of new challenges in parenting. Not the least of these is your child’s increasing drive for independence. While we want to encourage our teens to become independent people, we also […]