by Rich Patterson | Nov 18, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Clearly Expressed Standards Do you talk to your child about behavior standards? I mean, sitting down with them and expressing your expectations for their behavior in various situations. When we wait until something inappropriate comes up, it is already too late. By...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 15, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
School Conversations with Kids Would you say yes or no to this statement: I talk with my child about school, help with schoolwork, and attend school events. As a former school administrator, I noticed that parents seldom speak with their kids about school. They...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 13, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Serious Conversations I have been writing about having serious conversations with your young person frequently. It is equally important that kids have three or more adults to go to for help and have serious discussions with them. Having serious conversations with...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 11, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Take Time to Talk Seriously With Child Do you frequently take time to talk seriously with your child? Talking seriously with your young person has great value in helping them hold the image of their life. It helps them to remember how the struggles, difficulties,...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 8, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Parents As Social Resources Do your kids turn to you for advice and support? Do they feel comfortable doing that? Can you even tell if they feel comfortable? When kids feel comfortable reaching out to their parents for advice and support, they know their parents...
by Rich Patterson | Oct 21, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience, Teenagers
Resilience I believe that everyone needs to know and understand resilience, how it works in their life, and how to amend it when required. Resilience is the ability to bounce back during the tough times in your life, and I believe that trees may be one of the most...
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