Wondering why your teen is so emotional and risk taking? Your teenager is neither crazy nor stupid. No matter how emotional they are; No matter how much they seem to be making poor choices. There is a very good reason why teens are the way they are. It is not their fault or yours. It’s…... READ MORE
Teach kids to strive for well-being not for happiness: Why & How
If you are like most parents you have often said “I just want my child to be happy”. Be careful what you wish for. The search for happiness does not bring happiness. It brings dissatisfaction. It can even bring misery. What’s a parent to do? Well in fact it turns out you can be happy…... READ MORE
Healthy Eating Habits for Kids: Use the relationship Part 1
All kids know how to eat. It’s up to you to teach them how to eat well. Parents ask all the time “how can I get my kids to develop good nutrition and healthy eating habits?” WHAT is good nutrition and what are healthy eating habits can be found on websites like Web MD (see below)…... READ MORE
“Hold the feelings and hold the line” Empathy, Grit and Resilience
Reflective Parenting says maintain a balance between being empathic and sensitive to your child’s emotions on the one hand, while also setting limits or boundaries on the other hand. Balance is really important. Too little empathy can interfere with a child’s wellbeing. Too much empathy can interfere with competence. The problem of too much empathy:…... READ MORE
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