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Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. - Virginia Satir The Gap between Parents and Teens begins as parents continue to parent as they always have: parenting a child! The skills for parenting a child are different from the skills for parenting a teenager. There's a saying the says: Give Your Children Roots so they can Grow Wings Parenting your child has given them roots to grow....parenting your teen is a time to give them responsibility, choices and consequences while they still have the safety net of home. SageAdvice for Parents and Teens supports: Teaching communication skills to create dialog not battlefields Minimizing "looking for love in all the wrong places" Co-Creating Boundaries and Consequences Utilizing Chapman's principles : The Five Love Languages of Teenagers
Dale Herink, Certified Life Coach & Counselor |
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