How do we help kids experience “post-traumatic growth?” Asset 2
In a blog a couple of weeks ago, I shared Dr. Marti Seligman’s research on post-traumatic stress, a project which …
Tag Archives: improving communication with teens
For one seeking excellence. . .
I can still hear my parents saying to us, “Just do your best.” It seems harmless enough, a great way …
Retraining Those Pups, Level 4
As much as we’d like to think that our teen pups are each darling and unique, the truth is that …
Retraining Those Pups, Level 3
(Repeated by popular request) As we’ve talked and thought about putting an end to smart-mouthed pups at your home, we’ve …
Retraining Those Pups, Level 2
We’ve been considering how to deal with middle school kids (and older) with a sassy attitude or way of speaking. …
Retraining Those Naughty Pups, Level 1
(Re-posted by popular request) In the last blog, I called attention to a trend I’m hearing about frequently right now: …
Naughty pups? Confused “alpha” dog?
(This blog is “back by popular request” and others in this series will appear in the upcoming posts) The …
Family Fun for Better Communication
As I listen around to families, one thing seems to be common to many: most of our communication is task-oriented. …
The Pinky Pledge
At the end of the class I’m currently teaching, “Sugar and Spice…Considering Our Teen Girls,” a mom approached me to …
Never too old. . . .
Despite our kids’ “cool” demeanor, I am always surprised when I offer kids a chance to do something “crafty,” how …
