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No I Won’t and You Can’t Make Me!

January 24th, 2011 at 09:06pm Under Teens/Tweens

YOU, the parent have the power to change this behavior. But in order to do this you must put a stop to back talk, interrupting, face making and negative body language in home. Well, you say, “Easier said than done!” Actually, it is simple. The glitch is that it takes consistency and a poker face [...]

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“Grunt, Grrrr, Dunno, Fine, Duh!, Get off my Back!” Engaging Kids in Meaningful Conversation

January 10th, 2011 at 04:20pm Under Teens/Tweens

Talking to kids, sometimes as young as 9 years old, can feel like talking to a brick wall. It can be really frustrating for parents. At one time you knew everything that was going on in their little worlds and now their lives outside your home feels like a complete mystery! You miss the kid [...]

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When’s the Best Time to do Homework?

January 3rd, 2011 at 06:51pm Under Teens/Tweens

Getting kids, no matter what age they are, to sit down and do their homework without some battle or meltdown can be a challenge in most families. Try this tip this week…and let me know how it worked. Agree on specific times for doing the homework ahead of time and then stick to it. In [...]

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Do You Know Where Your Children Are?

December 21st, 2010 at 12:58am Under Teens/Tweens

A year and a half ago I went to a reunion…not a typical high school reunion…this was a reunion from high school days when I belonged to a youth group. If you have already read this article….keep reading because it’s different. The last time I had seen most of these old friends was 1976. So…33 years [...]

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Dear Parent Coach, Susan

October 17th, 2010 at 11:48pm Under Teens/Tweens

Dear Parent Coach Susan, My step son feels that he rules the house. He moved in with us to “get away” from the drugs and start a fresh life, which with it came new tv, car, phone, an allowance and other goodies he didnt have with his mother.  I sat him down and made it [...]

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