A Handy, Research-Based Guide to Help You Connect with Your Teen Raising a teenager isn’t easy. Between shifting moods, growing independence, and the rollercoaster of high school life, parenting during the teen years can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a straightforward, science-backed resource for parenting teens that can help: The Five Basics of Parenting Adolescents Pamphlet. …
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Final Episode™: Resolving Conflicts Through Communication, an Engaging Learning Experience for High School Students
Bored, Uninterested Teenagers Become Engaged, Empowered, Knowledgeable, and Skilled The first thing that sparked my bored, mistrusting high school class during “Final Episode™: Resolving Conflicts Through Communication” was showing them a segment from a popular family drama TV series. Heads popped up and eyes engaged with the screen as if to say, “Cool. Are we …
An Easy-to-Use Communication Resource for Parents of High School Students
An Accessible Parent Communication Resource The “Five Basics of Parenting Adolescents Pamphlet” is a handout created from the findings of “Raising Teens: A Synthesis of Research and a Foundation for Action.” The resource is a two-sided pdf that “boils down” the research into a foldable, user-friendly, easy-to-read, and sharable pamphlet. Make Parent Communication Easy Importantly, …
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Strong Suits™: A Game to Boost Social Emotional Learning
Strong Suits™ is a fun and engaging card game where players identify and communicate their strengths, personality, and individuality. This quick and easy game builds mental/social-emotional health.
How to Get Along with Others
Learn how to get along with others and reduce conflict with the Circle of Community!
Reframe It!™: A Game for Parents Looking to Solve Behavior Problems
Reframe It! is a game to help parents learn how to stop challenging behaviors before they start!
Social and Emotional Health Education Teaching Strategies Engage Students with Art
A Writer and an Artist I am a Gemini. Born between May 21 and June 21. I have always thought the Gemini symbol of The Twins defined me well. The two distinct personalities or personas speak clearly to my being an artist and a writer. Most of my posts to this point have been about …