Emotional Changes for Children Ages 11 – 13 Source: Your Child’s Emotional Health, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center © 1993 Fears Failure in school, sports or social popularity Looking and acting “strange” Death or life-threatening illness or disease Sex (attracting others, repelling other, being attacked) Being fooled or “brainwashed” Losing possessions, being robbed Sexuality Increased…
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5 Essential Needs of a Teenager A Teenager’s Perspective By Jennifer Klein during her teen years (2004) In 2004 when I was teaching a parenting class about teenagers, I asked my daughter what were teens essential needs. She was 16 at the time. I believe her wisdom is timeless. Support. Anything from going to a…
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Certain words have a tendency to “poison” communication. They can turn conversations into arguments and escalate emotions to unmanageable levels.Poison words are often used when people are angry or frustrated and they can cause people to lose their tempers or become defensive. You should try to avoid using these words and phrases during negotiations. (These…
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Effective Discipline Point # 3: Respectful Jane Nelsen, PhD. has written numerous parenting books that are based on positive discipline. She says that for discipline to be effective; it needs to contain these four qualities. Maintains a sense of connection Is effective long term Respectful Teaches social and life skills which develop good character. Here…
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Jane Nelsen, PhD. has written numerous parenting books that are based on positive discipline. She says that for discipline to be effective; it needs to contain these four qualities. . Maintains a sense of connection Is effective long term Respectful Teaches social and life skills which develop good character. Here are examples of discipline that…
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Jane Nelsen, PhD. has written numerous parenting books that are based on positive discipline. She says that for discipline to be effective; it needs to contain these four qualities. . Maintains a sense of connection Is effective long term Respectful Teaches social and life skills which develop good character. Here are examples of parenting strategies…
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My daughter is now 24. The only way I could survive the teenage years and have some happy moments is through approaching parenting as an opportunity for personal growth. I would learn how to change through the experience of having a teenage girl that was doing some risky behaviors. I worked at staying connected to…
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When parents use discipline strategies, they are focusing on a lifelong influential relationship with their children. When they use punishment, their focus is more on temporary control. Adults’ Goals and Attitudes When Using Discipline Discipline: To Create Cooperation with Children Through Leading and Influence. Embrace an ally perspective. See the situation as a “teachable” moment.…
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Once we have children our lives change. A couple that was happily married now usually have more conflict. How to raise the children is a point of contention. We may even wonder at times if we were wise to even have children. During times of doubt, I remember how much my daughter has given me…
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