Posts Tagged ‘parent teen relationship’
Fostering A Growth Mindset In Your Children
Did you know that our abilities aren’t set in stone? Research shows that what we can accomplish are impacted by a combination of our genes, our environment, and our mindset. Psychologist Carol Dweck, a researcher at Stanford University, says there are two types of mindsets: fixed-oriented and growth-oriented. People with a fixed mindset believe that…
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: 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…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Is Your Child Begging For A Cellphone?
If your child doesn’t have a cellphone yet, he or she is sure to be starting a campaign for one in the upcoming years! How do you know when they are ready? Or maybe a better question would be, “How do you know when you are ready?” I’ve posed a few questions to consider on…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Supporting Your Tween In Middle School
The middle school years can be treacherous for tweens. Some studies show that if you ask a middle schooler, they’ll report changes in their friend group on average, every two weeks! These shifting sands, coupled with shifting hormones, means parents need advice. This month, I’m weighing in on this topic on the North Phoenix Mom’s Blog.…
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