Expectations, we all have them! Most of us have high expectations or preferred futures we desire our kids to experience. We know what the result should be, but not necessarily the steps to get there! And sometimes, let’s be honest, when trauma and the world we live in collide, things aren’t as they appear. When …
Communication
Great communication is more than an illusion
How well do you know your spouse?
The purpose for having a phone contract is to make sure everyone in the family is on the same page and in agreement with cell phone expectations. The goals are to encourage relationship, conversation, and responsibility with and without devices.
We can’t shield our kids from hearing about war, mass shootings, and violence against innocents. But how should you talk to them?
An important parenting strategy is to maintain a connection to your teen, one that keeps her reassured of your love and interest in her life.
Six ideas for starting conversations with reluctant teens
Here are a few shepherding tips that have helped me on this journey.
Have you ever wondered what your teen is thinking? Jerusha Clark unpacks three ways your teen’s brain is changing and what you can do to parent more effectively in the midst of the drama.
Using “soul words” helps develop a greater awareness of your inner experiences. And once you begin the awareness process, you will be amazed at how thoughts, feelings and reactions become clearer to you.
