by Rich Patterson | May 28, 2018 | Communication, Encouragement, Parenting
Kids & Depression An ever-increasing number of kids are struggling with depression, really struggling. What is the reason? Why the increase? What is causing all of this among our youth? Although my book shown above is not about depression, it contains several...
by Rich Patterson | May 25, 2018 | Communication, Encouragement, Parenting
Creating Relationships with Kids – III As an educator, I have worked with kids and families for over 40 years, and I have noticed that parents have trouble holding their kids accountable. You know your child better than anyone, and you know how hard you can...
by Rich Patterson | May 23, 2018 | Communication, Encouragement, Parenting
Creating Relationships with Kids – II We know that relationships with kids matter, but knowing that and trying once in a while is not enough. We must learn how kids interact with others, including significant adults, to foster those relationships. I want to...
by Rich Patterson | May 21, 2018 | Communication, Encouragement, Parenting
Creating Relationships with Kids Relationships are key throughout our lives. Our interactions include family, school, work, and others. At most any time, something is out of sync and difficult for us. We know the value of relationships for teaching, parenting,...
by Rich Patterson | May 18, 2018 | Communication, Family & Relationships, Parenting
One Perspective One of the areas in which I have worked to improve is that of perspective. I still find myself seeing things through my life-lens, insisting that I am right. When I stop and consider someone else’s thoughts, I quickly realize that their...
by Rich Patterson | May 16, 2018 | Family & Relationships, Parenting
Questions Open Doors By reading the posts, you realize how important it is to ask good questions about your kids. Even though they act like they may not like it, deep down, they want that you’re interested in them. It helps to confirm that their thinking, even...
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