by Rich Patterson | Nov 29, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Kids’ Involvement in School Sports In my previous postings, I have written about the benefits of kids’ involvement in arts programs, like the band, orchestra, choir, and other groups. Many of the same benefits carry over with kids’ participation in...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 23, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Check On Your Kids When your child is going out with friends, do you check on where they are going? Who will they be with, and for how long? If their plans change over time, have you discussed how you wish them to let you know? These are essential assets that help...
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...
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