Failing!

The importance of learning how to fail, Chris Hudson nails it!    
 

 Why parents don't let teenagers fail and what teens learn from failing.

Being an effective parent of teenagers requires discernment about when to step in and when to let events unfold.  The older your teenager gets the less you should be stepping in.  There will be times, such as if your teen is putting themselves or others in danger of physical harm, when it is appropriate to step in.  However there will be many times when it is best just to let your teen handle a situation their way, even when you know it will end in tears. Likewise saying no and sticking to it is just as, if not a more important part of being a good parent as saying yes is. - See more at: http://understandingteenagers.com.au/blog/2012/10/letting-teenagers-fail-why-it-matters/#sthash.4syapVWi.dpuf

Being an effective parent of teenagers requires discernment about when to step in and when to let events unfold.  The older your teenager gets the less you should be stepping in.  There will be times, such as if your teen is putting themselves or others in danger of physical harm, when it is appropriate to step in.  However there will be many times when it is best just to let your teen handle a situation their way, even when you know it will end in tears. Likewise saying no and sticking to it is just as, if not a more important part of being a good parent as saying yes is.  

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Being an effective parent of teenagers requires discernment about when to step in and when to let events unfold.  The older your teenager gets the less you should be stepping in.  There will be times, such as if your teen is putting themselves or others in danger of physical harm, when it is appropriate to step in.  However there will be many times when it is best just to let your teen handle a situation their way, even when you know it will end in tears. Likewise saying no and sticking to it is just as, if not a more important part of being a good parent as saying yes is. - See more at: http://understandingteenagers.com.au/blog/2012/10/letting-teenagers-fail-why-it-matters/#sthash.4syapVWi.dpuf

Being an effective parent of teenagers requires discernment about when to step in and when to let events unfold.  The older your teenager gets the less you should be stepping in.  There will be times, such as if your teen is putting themselves or others in danger of physical harm, when it is appropriate to step in.  However there will be many times when it is best just to let your teen handle a situation their way, even when you know it will end in tears. Likewise saying no and sticking to it is just as, if not a more important part of being a good parent as saying yes is. - See more at: http://understandingteenagers.com.au/blog/2012/10/letting-teenagers-fail-why-it-matters/#sthash.4syapVWi.dpuf

Being an effective parent of teenagers requires discernment about when to step in and when to let events unfold.  The older your teenager gets the less you should be stepping in.  There will be times, such as if your teen is putting themselves or others in danger of physical harm, when it is appropriate to step in.  However there will be many times when it is best just to let your teen handle a situation their way, even when you know it will end in tears. Likewise saying no and sticking to it is just as, if not a more important part of being a good parent as saying yes is. - See more at: http://understandingteenagers.com.au/blog/2012/10/letting-teenagers-fail-why-it-matters/#sthash.4syapVWi.dpuf

Being an effective parent of teenagers requires discernment about when to step in and when to let events unfold.  The older your teenager gets the less you should be stepping in.  There will be times, such as if your teen is putting themselves or others in danger of physical harm, when it is appropriate to step in.  However there will be many times when it is best just to let your teen handle a situation their way, even when you know it will end in tears. Likewise saying no and sticking to it is just as, if not a more important part of being a good parent as saying yes is. - See more at: http://understandingteenagers.com.au/blog/2012/10/letting-teenagers-fail-why-it-matters/#sthash.4syapVWi.dpuf

Spreading the word!

Karren Garrity will be presenting a workshop for Parent University on November 2 in New Milford, CT "Building Better Relationships with Your Teen" for more info click here

We are also very excited to share this great article published in the Litchfield County Times this week

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Don't Lecture Me

Reese Hendricks hits a home run with this post!  Context is crucial to the message- find the right story to share your message.

David’s two-year old sister, Mya, watched as he filled the frying pan with oil then turned the burner on to high.  He grabbed the bag of frozen french fries from the freezer and tossed it on the counter.  The oil heated up quickly.  Mya moved closer for a better view at what big-brother was doing.

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