A WORTHWHILE RE-POST: Transitions: We Are Neither Here nor There
Photo from Unsplash by Marco Lastella If you stop to think about it, adolescence is THE period of life MOST …
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REAL Questions from REAL Parents – Meeting Someone: more than a handshake
Recently, a parent sent a question about how to help their teen feel less socially awkward when meeting new people. …
Teaching a Chicken to Play Baseball
We’ve been considering the benefits of having kids do chores. But what about the process? Let’s frame chores with the …
Some Things Have Changed But BALANCE Remains the Key
Maybe you remember teaching your kid to ride a bike. Many of us began with training wheels. The little guy …
What Experts Can Help Your Teen Build Their “Tool Kits”?
(photo thanks to Daniel Ioanu, Unsplash) While teens need to learn how to create their own “tool kits” to overcome difficulties, …
A Perverse Measure of LOVE?
SOOOO many moms of teen girls lament the friction between them and their daughters especially when previously their relationship may …
“Sanctuary” Means Different Things to Different Folks
At a time where so much about the world doesn’t seem safe or predictable, it’s easy to understand why we …
What a Blessing
If you haven’t heard this dad/daughter duet, give yourself a treat RIGHT NOW! Youtube video If you have, maybe take …
Need Advice on Managing Hard Times? Consult An Expert!
(Photo by Annie-Spratt, from Unsplash) In times of great uncertainty, wouldn’t it be great to be able to consult an expert? …
“Winners Never Quit; Quitters Never Win”??? A Talent Development Model
A Way to Think About Talent Development As the school year wears on, kids often lose their enthusiasm for their …
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