Posts Tagged ‘communication skills’
Mom’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: Teen Anxiety – Growing Pains or Something Serious
According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 42% of teens say that they feel stressed or anxious. As a parent, how do you know if it’s typical, “teen angst,” or if something more serious is going on? In my latest article on North Phoenix Moms Blog, I share what signs to look for…
Read MoreWant A Deeper Connection With Your Child? Try This
One of the most valuable lessons that I learned from my dad was the art of cool-headed, active listening. He wasn’t one to jump into lectures or to give unsolicited advice. He didn’t yell or fly off the handle. This doesn’t mean that I didn’t get clear messages from him when I had crossed a…
Read MoreGuilty Of Phubbing? Stop Salivating To Your Phone!
Here’s a question for you: are you guilty of phubbing? I came across the term a few years ago, and it totally stuck with me. “Phubbing” is phone snubbing — ignoring the person right in front of you in favor of your phone. If that sounds a little too familiar, you’re not alone. The urge…
Read MoreHow To Talk With Your Teen When You Don’t See Eye-To-Eye
Your teen tells you that they are the only one who has a curfew. EVERYONE else can stay out as late as they’d like. It’s embarrassing to leave the party early, and no one wants to sleep at your house because of the curfew. You remain calm, even though these repeated points make your blood…
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