Father’s Involvement Is Important in Children’s Education

Nebraska Office of Education 6.14.2012 There is overwhelming evidence that a parent’s involvement in a child’s education makes a very positive difference. In the past, often an unstated assumption was made that parent involvement meant mothers involvement. Research shows that the involvement of fathers, however, no matter their income or cultural background, can play a…

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Surviving & Thriving Through Change: A Divorce Group For Kids

Jennifer Jones, LCSW,  is starting a support group for middlers whose parents are going through divorce. FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED KIDS 11-14 • Help children express their thoughts and feelings • Increase communication and coping skills • Improve self esteem and reduce internalizing negative behaviors 8 SESSIONS, TUESDAY or THURSDAY, 5:00-6:00 pm March 5 – May…

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Shifting from Manager to Consultant Pt. 2 Michael Riera

Michael Riera has amazing knowledge about teenagers. I highly recommend his book Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. Here is part 2 of 2 parts of a brief summary of his book.   From Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers by Michael Riera, Ph.D Writer and psychologist Theodore Lidz, gives a well-rounded description of the adolescent…

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Shifting from Manager to Consultant Pt. 1 – Michael Riera, Ph.D.

Michael Riera has amazing knowledge about teenagers. I highly recommend his book Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. Here is part 1 of 2 parts of a brief summary of his book.   From Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers by Michael Riera, Ph.D Writer and psychologist Theodore Lidz, gives a well-rounded description of the adolescent…

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Beliefs and Actions that Build Emotional Connection in Families Pt 1.

Building Connections: These beliefs and actions build greater understanding and connections between parents and children. How much are you creating connection?  My parenting actions are based on the belief that “I am emotionally and physically available” for my child as much as possible. Connection  Comes  First. The relationship between me and my child is more…

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Beliefs and Actions that Build Emotional Connection Pt. 2

Building Connections: These beliefs and actions build greater understanding and connections between parents and children. How much are you creating connection?  Children’s basic nature is to love their parents. When they misbehave they are feeling disconnected and can’t think clearly, they lack maturity or could be trying to reach a goal through negative means. The…

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