The Art of Conversation

  The Art of Conversation If you have worked with young people, you are well aware that having a conversation can be a challenge.  Often, the standard question of, “How’s it going?” receives little or nothing at all.  If you dare to ask,...

Setting Boundaries and Limits – 3

Photo by Brooke Winters on Unsplash Setting Boundaries and Limits – 3 In the previous two posts, we have discussed the value of helping kids learn how to set boundaries and limits with others.  Learning to set boundaries and limits is such an important life...

Raising Kids Ages 17-18

Raising Kids Ages 17-18 So you are on the home stretch; it feels like you’re already there, so now you can relax and back off a bit as a parent.  Careful, this is an age where kids seem like adults, often act, but still have many of the challenges that we have...

Raising Kids Ages 15-16

Raising Kids Ages 15-16 It seems that once kids reach the age of 15-16, they are ready to take risks in their life.  Their brains are now maturing, and the reward receptors are running at an all-time high.  The 15-16 year age group is when kids will do some risky and...