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How to get your teenager to listen to your advice - Friends that are a bad influence.
Two points to consider:
Your teen needs to go through the experience of deciding for themselves that their friends are a bad influence. The parents' role is to coach and support them as they learn...
It is very common for a teenager’s bedroom to become a source of conflict.
Today, I am going to suggest a new perspective that turns this source of conflict into a teaching moment. This requires three steps.
- A shift in the parent’s perspective regarding the...
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In this video we are going to explore the questions of respect.
Parents often ask how do I get my teenager to respect me?
There are a number of particular circumstances that lead to this questions.
- Maybe your teen doesn’t listen to...
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If you are wondering how to get your teen to do their homework, my guess is that homework has become a source of conflict.
How would you like to not have to worry about your son or daughter’s grades?
How would you like to never have an augment again over...
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Sometimes the best way to get your teenager to open up is to enter their world. Here is one creative way to accomplish this:
In this example, let's assume you have a teenage boy who likes to play video games.
Teenagers are more likely to open up and talk late...
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Something to think about.
When teenagers are asked what they wish their parents would do better the most common response is listen.
Could it be that one of the keys to getting your teenager to open up and talk more is learning to...
Last weekend, my wife and I were blessed with the opportunity to go on a trip to Cabo San Lucas Mexico. My wife won the trip through her involvement with a health and wellness company. One hundred and fifty people plus a guest were treated to an awesome 4-day getaway to the Hilton Los Cabos Beach...
Declining or poor grades can become a source of conflict during the high school years. Especially if your teenager has always been a good student. Let’s say that up until eighth or ninth grade your son or daughter always was eager to go to school. They focused on their homework and breezed...
A few days ago as I was driving down the street I noticed that the leaves on the trees were starting to come out—a sure sign that spring is here. Springtime is a time for growth. The grass is growing, flowers are blooming, and everything seems to be coming alive. Growth is a sign of life....
This past Sunday we (my wife and I) hosted our annual Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt. This event has not only become a day that I look forward to, but it has also become one of our family’s traditions. It represents many of the values that we stand for and this starts with the guest list....
With today’s busy schedules, the family dinner for many has been replaced with a trip through the drive-thru after soccer practice or a piece of leftover pizza eaten in separate rooms by each member of the family. Today I am offering a challenge to you: Develop a plan for having a family...
The concept of emotional intelligence was first introduced in 1995 by Daniel Goleman in his book Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ. Goleman broke emotional intelligence, or EI, into 5 areas.
Self Awareness
Self Regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social Skill
As...
