This Summer, the Reward is in the Relationship behavior connection relationships summer teens May 28, 2025

The long sunny days of summer can offer opportunities for strengthening relationships (or perhaps, mending them) that may be hard to come by during the school year.

If you find yourself feeling frazzled because your kiddo constantly has trouble following rules or seems more hyperactive, defiant or ...

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Why Kids Lie About Homework—And the Hidden Message Parents Need to Hear Mar 17, 2025

That Sinking Feeling When You Realize They Lied—Again

It keeps happening..

You ask your kid, “Do you have any homework?”
"Nope, all done."

You want to believe them. You need to believe them—because you’re exhausted, and the last thing you feel like doing is arguing over algebra.

So you let it go...

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Parents: Tired of the Constant Battles? The Unexpected Truth About Your Teen’s Attitude—And How to Turn Things Around. connection relationships teens Mar 09, 2025

There was a time when your child used to light up when they saw you.

 You remember it—the way they used to tell you every detail about their day, the way they’d reach for your hand without thinking, the way they’d curl up next to you on the couch, just happy to be near you.

 But now? Now it feels ...

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Parents, replace resolutions with SOLUTIONS this year to eliminate the stress of homework with your child. Here are 3 simple shifts you can make TODAY! collaboration executive function homework school systems that work Jan 22, 2025

If your child struggles with things like time management, procrastination, missing or late assignments, forgetfulness, and even resistance to help, there’s a good chance that homework time in your house is one of your least favorite parts of the day. 

 I’ve heard from many parents who tell me they ...

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