I want share a wonderful resource website Understood.org
While the primary focus is learning and attention issues, there are great strategies for social skills as well.
Their mission is to " help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues. We want to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply coping to truly thriving".
Head to the website and browse around. You can create a profile for your child(ren) and check out the huge span of resources.
Teenagers! Time tested, solution focused strategies for raising teens and tweens.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
AWESOME RESOURCE!
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015
BUILD or BREAK?
The words we use to communicate an idea or share a suggestion are crucial. Rachel Stafford offers some great examples.
The thought of my child growing up with a parent whose love was based on what she did rather than who she was caused an immediate change in me. I stopped being her rigid taskmaster, and, instead, became her loving encourager... Rachel Stafford
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The thought of my child growing up with a parent whose love was based on what she did rather than who she was caused an immediate change in me. I stopped being her rigid taskmaster, and, instead, became her loving encourager... Rachel Stafford
For the full article
Click Here
Thursday, June 11, 2015
SUMMER CONTRACT
Summer vacation is upon us! Having a 'contract' with your Teens and Tweens is a great idea so that expectations are clear.
"Summer will be here before you know it and the one thing we have learned
over the years is that a summer contract is a game changer.
Kids need to know what is expected of them. Rules need to be signed off
on so that you don’t have to argue all summer. Put this summer contract
in place and if arguments arise refer to it. Make sure you offer tons of
positive reinforcement when they are getting it right!!"
For an example
Click Here
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For an example
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Wednesday, June 3, 2015
CREATE CONFIDENCE
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrehDyvM7bi51tgupMMrwxe5xPUS8QksM5PWkyyG45GenDBe7Nzq2CWZRKwJvPTx6aONl8cKRDZRGNnkwvkVEHtyHL5_bMkz2vrYBKbaz2gFLPc2lfV6h0Y1_nnpE2xwBN8-2suD0c2-j/s200/9-Ways-to-Create-Confidence-In-Your-Teens-1024x852.jpg)
Read the article:
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