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Karma Savings Account…It Pays to be Nice!
In parenting teens and children, we often ask why they cannot be nice, or ask nicely. Teens are often told they have a “bad attitude” and parents of teens are known for being annoyed by such behavior. There are many reasons to be nice, kind, cooperative and healthfully compliant The fruits and rewards of “good behavior” are endless. There are often no immediate rewards for being nice, and many of us default to being “snarky”, nasty, contentious, contrary and difficult. Many folks have this negative, aggressive approach confused with “assertiveness”. “If I am difficult, I will get my way. People will strive to please me and give in more easily.” “If I am too nice, people will walk all over me”, “No good deed goes unpunished!” We often even congratulate each other … Read entire article »
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New School Year, New Story–How to change your story–Help in Parenting Teens-Part 2
At every new juncture and transition, we can change our story and improve our lives. Here is a way parents of teens can help their children of all ages, as well as themselves to have a better, more successful and happier life. 1-Share the story you carry right now with someone who will listen to you. Include the good, the bad, the pretty and the ugly. 2-Hold on to the good stuff and pat yourself on the back for it. 3-Select a few elements of your story that you would like to change, and write them down on a card. Make a few copies, one for your room, one for your refrigerator, and one to carry with you. Email or text them to yourself daily. 4-Find out who to ask for help if you … Read entire article »
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New School Year, New Story–Help in Parenting Teens-Part 1
We are on the cusp of a new school year. Whether you are parenting a teen, pre-teen or younger child, or for that matter a “young adult” here is some parenting help for you. New clothes, new binder, new hair-do, new look, new phone, new classes, new teachers, and on and on…..The theme of “new” comes up more and more as we approach the academic “d-day”. So why not a “new story” too! By a new story, I mean that each year, whether we continue at the same school, graduate or move to a new school, or move to a new area altogether, we start a new chapter in the story that is our life. In that “new story” we can give voice and intention to new ways that we want to … Read entire article »
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