School/College
The Long Distance Relationship and Your Teen
As a parent, odds are you probably don’t want to see your daughter (or son) in a long distance relationship when they go to college. We get it! There are some good reasons why you probably shouldn’t try and give him/her advice on this matter.
Self Confidence in The Classroom
Are you worried that your teen’s lack of self confidence is setting them back in the classroom? If so, the first thing you’ll want to do is try to figure out what’s behind it.
How to help your grandchild without being the “meddling grandparent.”
What do you do if you’re a grandparent and you don’t necessarily agree with the way your adult child is raising your grandchild?
Help! My Teen is a Perfectionist!
If your teen is a perfectionist who pushes themselves too hard, the good news is that they have a good work ethic and desire to do well.
My kid is scared he won’t make new friends at school…
When it comes to talking to your teen about their back to school anxiety, it’s less about what you say and more about how you listen. Mirror and reiterate his or her words so they know you understand what they’re feeling. Give your child the option to just be a sounding board, or if they want you to try and work it out with them, and then tread lightly!
Back to School Anxiety After Quarantine?
Is your teen experiencing anxiety about returning to in person classes after quarantine?
Has your kid boycotted Zoom classes?
Has your kid boycotted Zoom classes? This week we unmask the challenges of distance learning.
“Mom, I want to be an art major…”
Oh no, your worst fears have come to fruition. Your son just told you he wants to be an Art Major in college.
Should distance learning change your academic expectations for your kid?
Should distance learning change the academic expectations you have for your kid? How do you keep them motivated during quarantine?
When do you “drop the rope” with your teen about taking initiative with college applications?
Sometimes parents walk fine line deciding when it’s appropriate to let their kids fail. What if this question happens to center around big decisions that will have a huge impact on your child’s life?