Avoiding Trouble
Your teen may need your help in learning to avoid trouble. Watch as Dr. Russell Hyken discusses the best ways to teach your teen to make informed decisions using their best judgement.
Tag Archives: Parenting Strategies
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Nov 10
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Nov 10
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Overweight Kids
Are you having trouble talking to your child about their weight? Dr. Hyken shares useful advice on finding the right time, place and way to discuss this sensitive subject with your children.
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Nov 10
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Connecting with Teens
My daughter is getting older, and I feel like I am losing touch with her. I know that teenagers want to be independent, but how do I stay connected with her.
I believe that many parents are scared of their teens—really! I often hear anxious adults say things such as, “my teenager never wants to talk and she is rarely ever home.” The first comment is a myth and the second is an excuse.
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Sep 10
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Parents Who Bully Their Kids… by accident!
Many adults believe that bullies only exist at school. Unfortunately, this is not always the situation. Many kids return home to face humiliation, verbal aggression and behaviorally manipulative parents. This blog is not about them. This blog is about the well-intentioned parent who “bullies” their child—by accident.
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May 10
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Do you “bully” your child? Parenting Overweight Children
Many believe that bully behaviors are confined to school yard taunts and teases. This is not always the case. Many children return home to face further humiliation especially if they happen to be overweight. Parents often have difficulty approaching their teenagers about any difficult subject, but weight issues appear to be particularly misunderstood.
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Apr 10
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How to Argue
When our children were younger, my husband and I would never argue in front of them. Now that they are in high school, is it still important to hide our disagreements?
Wow! I am impressed that you and your husband have had that much self-control. While I don’t actively advocate that parents argue in front of their adolescents, dismissing or delaying disagreements can also be potentially detrimental to emotional development. In fact, it may actually be healthy for teens to see their mom and dad engage in the occasional dispute.
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Apr 10
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Overweight Kids
My daughter is overweight and she is very sensitive and gets upset with me when I offer advice. What should I do?
Many believe that bully behaviors are confined to school yard taunts and teases. Unfortunately, some teens return home to face further humiliation especially if they happen to be overweight. Parents often have difficulty approaching their adolescent about any sensitive subject, but weight issues appear to be particularly misunderstood.
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Dec 09
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Holiday Parenting
AVOIDING OVERINDULGENCE HELPS TEACH KIDS VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS
It’s that time of year when kids are creating their lists and checking them twice to make sure mom and dad know everything they want. But parents, keep in mind that it’s merely a “wish list”, not a “must get list”.
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Nov 09
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Teen Parenting- Celebrating Holidays with Divorced Parents
Holidays are tricky times for divorced families. For parents, it can be troublesome knowing your teen is enjoying special moments with the other parent. For your teen, a juggled schedule between families can be very disruptive and disheartening.
