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Teach your kid to hug themselves, by first hugging yourself
The #1 Calm Down Strategy Most Parents Overlook
It seems counterintuitive,…
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Why your teen gets so “snappy” about the little stuff, and what to do about it…
I know I have been writing a fair amount about working with children…
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What to do when your teen’s BIG feelings are overwhelming…
Most parents we speak to feel stuck with their teen’s big feelings,…
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When your hopes don’t match up with your teen’s motivation.
When parents feel like their goals for their teen don’t match…
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How to Show Your Teen Respect for Their Privacy, Without Staying in the Dark About Their Life
We hear from parents all the time that their teen “doesn’t…