Guest Posts and Contributions
Building Resiliency In Our Kids
“Persistence and resiliency only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems.”― Gever Tulley There are uncertainties that are part of growing up in the complex world in which we live. While we may reflect upon the yesteryears fondly as adults, the truth is, at times, childhood can be anything but…
Read MoreAre You Motivating Or Micromanaging Your Kids?
The end of December is a time of the year when I typically do a “year in review.” I consider my successes as well as areas in which I may need more motivation or to recalibrate. Like many parents, this review includes goals not only for myself but for my family as a whole. Some…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Creating Space For Different Opinions
The teen years are a time when, developmentally, we challenge social and organizational constructs (and often our parents) in an effort to gain independence. Teens often try on many different hats, expressing strong opinions about topics (even if you feel they have little life experience to understand their deeply felt views). Our current environment is…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Are You An Over-Apologizer?
The other day I met a friend for lunch. She was running about 15 minutes behind schedule. When she arrived, she immediately apologized for her tardiness (due to traffic, and still within what most would consider acceptable limits). “No big deal,” I responded. Through the course of the meal, I noticed, that she also issued…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Is Your Teen Putting You On An Emotional Rollercoaster?
Even the mellowest of teens are riding the waves of brain and hormone changes involved during the adolescent years. This month on the North Phoenix Moms Blog, I share what, exactly, is going on with our teen’s decision-making process, and how we, as parents can support them so that both they and you are more likely to…
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