The journey from childhood to adolescence is very challenging. Between the ages of 10 and 17 there are major changes in physical, cognitive, social, and moral development. The major task for adolescents is to establish their self-identity. By determining–as best they can–a sense of who they are, they attempt to find a group that reflects…
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Listening Builds Connection Mom Builds Bridges of Understanding With Her Teen Daughter Recently I started working privately with a mom who was struggling with getting into frequent arguments with her teenage daughter. The closeness they used to share was evaporating. She arrived to her second session very upset and feeling hopeless that the…
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Imagine that it is early morning and you are trying to get your 5 year-old out the door. As she puts her socks on she suddenly cries out, “These are too itchy! I don’t like these socks.” Or maybe your son cries out, “This tag is poking me.” How do you respond either in your…
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A True Parenting Success Story As a mother of two strong willed girls, ages 7 and 10, I thought I was helping my daughters to become better people and more responsible by trying to control them and by telling them what they should be doing. We were all frustrated with one another. Little did I…
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A philosophical approach by Cynthia Klein, Parenting Coach and Educator bridges2understa.wpstagecoach.com “How do I get my daughter / son to clean their room?” “How do I get my kids to stop fighting?” “How do I get my child to do their homework and stop chatting on the internet?” Do you notice a pattern from these…
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The Girls Leadership Institute has classes for parents and daughters in the Bay Area as well as in Colorado, New Hersey and New York city. Here is their link http://www.girlsleadershipinstitute.org/programs/sf-bay-area See below for details and links for class registration California Programs August Parent-Daughter Workshops Portola Valley – 7th & 8th Grade Weekend Workshop – Friday,…
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Parenting is an opportunity for personal growth. Self reflection helps us be gentle with ourselves and forgiving. When your children “misbehave” they still love you. Please do not equate love with obedience. Children coming into our world love when loved yet they do not necessarily believe that pleasing their parents is a form of love.…
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Here is a Parent Success Story told by an amazing mom of a 13 year-old boy. I started parenting coaching with Cynthia because I wanted to learn how to modify my communication style with my 13 year-old son. I wanted us to be able to communicate on a more harmonious level. He is very sensitive…
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In order to keep the conversation flowing, each speaker needs different responses from a listener. It is important that the speaker feels connected, heard and safe. Emotional connection builds trust and rapport and keeps the speaker sharing. Some people, which includes children, like their feelings validated and others find talking about their feelings too intimate.…
DetailsWith Torrey Mandell Freeman, MS. Torrey, a certified parent educator, has a Master’s Degree in Counseling. She has co-taught paren/child activity groups at Parents Place and currently teaches the Toddler Social Club classes. The Birds and The Bees 101: Know What You’ll Say Before They Ask (5 – 10 years) Learn more about the most effective ways…
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