When I was a teenager, it felt like my parents and I got in the same fights over and over again. After working with thousands of teens and parents I have realized that there are three common fights parents have with their teens. Below, I have described these three fights and offered some solutions for stopping the argument cycle. 1. The “It’s Not Fair” … [Read more...] about The 3 Most Common Fights You Have With Your Teenager
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Common Behavioral Problems in Children
While you would prefer it if your children behaved perfectly all the time, bad behavior as a child grows should be expected from time to time. Some behavioral problems, such as biting or temper tantrums, are usually simply a part of childhood, while other behavioral problems, such as excessive anger or hyperactivity may need special treatment. Common Types Temper tantrums, … [Read more...] about Common Behavioral Problems in Children
How to Diagnose Common Behavioral Problems in Children
Many educators, administrators, counselors, doctors, specialists and parents want to support children who exhibit behavioral problems, but first require a clear diagnosis. Diagnosing behavior problems is not a single-step process, and often demands consistent observation of the child in various contexts and clear communication between the adults and peers in the child's life. … [Read more...] about How to Diagnose Common Behavioral Problems in Children
Ditch the Grinch and Deck the Halls
‘Tis the season! That’s what all the billboards, advertisements, and email subject lines are saying right about now, anyway. But ‘tis the season for what, exactly? The obvious answers are “giving” and “gathering” and “getting out the sparkly decorations.” There are presents that need purchasing and cards that need crafting; there are parties that require our presence and … [Read more...] about Ditch the Grinch and Deck the Halls
It’s August… Time For A Last-Minute Road Trip
Even during a pandemic, families are holding on to their summer vacations and hitting the open road to make memories with their kids. AAA projects that Americans will take 683 million road trips from July to September. If you haven't gone away yet, there's plenty of time to take a last-minute road trip. Just keep in mind, traveling by car is cheaper than flying, but it's still … [Read more...] about It’s August… Time For A Last-Minute Road Trip