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Top 10 mistakes Parents Make at XMAS

Top 10 mistakes Parents Make at XMAS 10. Open more than one present before Xmas morning.a. Instead:i. Make them wait. Instilled patience before reward is 1 of 5 precursors for adult success in life according to a landmark study done in 1965. 9. Let your child verbally tell you their wish list.b. Instead: i. They […]

Do You Have “Boundaries” With Your Teenager Confused With “Punishments”?

Do You Have “Boundaries” With Your Teenager Confused With “Punishments”? Only one will work. Do you know a teenager with disappointing behavior? Who is it that comes to mind? What’s their name? If it is someone else’s teen, you may feel opinionated. You may feel strongly about what should happen to set that person straight. […]

Still confused on how to use a written contract with rules for your child?

Still confused on how to use a written contract with rules for your child? Have you confused the purpose of Accountability Agreements? This service for parents is about SAVING your children (teen or young adult) from troubling and criminal behaviour, drugs and alcohol, poor mental health, and inability to be motivated and go out and […]

So Teenagers Do Not Come With A Manual? I think that is bull_______!

So Teenagers Do Not Come With A Manual? I think that is bull_______! Do you know a teenager with disappointing behavior? Who is it that comes to mind? What’s their name? If it is someone else’s teen, you may feel opinionated. You may feel strongly about what should happen to set that person straight. If the person […]

Do the Olympics teach parents how to discipline underperforming teenagers?

Do the Olympics teach parents how to discipline underperforming teenagers? Do you know a teenager with disappointing behavior? Who is it that comes to mind? What’s their name? If it is someone else’s teen, you may feel opinionated. You may feel strongly about what should happen to set that person straight. If the person that came to […]

Do you know what the second simplest thing you can do for a teenager is ?

Do you know what the second simplest thing you can do for your teenager is? Do you know a teenager with disappointing behavior? Who is it that comes to mind? What’s their name? If it is someone else’s teen, you may feel opinionated. You may feel strongly about what should happen to set that person […]

1# Complaining

Do you know how to react when your teenagers complain? Know a troubled teen? If it’s someone else’s, you might feel opinionated about their behavior. If it’s yours, you’re likely feeling lost, embarrassed, and hopeless. But there’s a solution. Help your teen confront their behavior and its consequences. Take action with the tips provided. If […]