A commonly unspoken feeling in family life is, “Do I matter to you?” It might sound strange that people sharing a home and a last name could question that of each other, but in the work I do, I see this question all the time implied, without being explicitly asked. I’ll give you an example. […]
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How to Address Homework Concerns-Guest Post by Chris Anderson
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May
May
Chrisamy “Chris” Anderson is an educator with over 20 years experience working with students in grades kindergarten through 12, in regular and special education settings. She possesses a Masters of Science Degree in Education along with seven current credentials and certificates, in the areas of: special education, resource specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorders, reading, art, multiple […]
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Feb
Feb
One of the most common dynamics I encounter with families is this: when the teen starts to spiral into emotional reactivity, the parents go down with the ship! It often feels like parents don’t have a choice–it’s too difficult to watch their child in distress and the pressure is on to either put out the […]
Families, Miscellaneous, Parents, Teens, Young Women
How Dreams Come True Part 2: Develop Yourself (Guest Post by Jennifer Prugh)
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Apr
Apr
I asked Jennifer Prugh to author a guest post on, “how to make dreams come true.” She seems to be one of the most qualified to share on the topic. In her lifetime, she has lived as an artist, professor, yoga teacher, founder of Breathe Los Gatos, leads yoga retreats all over the world, and […]
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Mar
Mar
In ten years of working with parents, there are two words that have never led our work astray, “Stay calm!” Most parents find themselves in trouble when their emotional reaction guides the conversation and the consequence. When emotional reactivity leads, several harmful consequences follow: your teen shuts down, you make threats you can’t (or don’t […]