Friendship Truth #7: We teach others how we want to be treated by speaking up. This series of posts shares the nine Friendship Truths from BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships – although they apply to all ages and genders. Here are links to the other posts in thisContinueContinue reading “Speaking Up in Friendship”
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Friendship Mistakes
Friendship Truth #6: Everyone makes mistakes. This series of posts shares the nine Friendship Truths from BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships – although they apply to all ages and genders. Here are links to the other posts in this series: Friendship Truth #1, Truth #2, Truth #3, TruthContinueContinue reading “Friendship Mistakes”
Developing Friendship Skills
Friendship Truth #2: Everyone develops friendship skills at a different pace. This series of posts shares each of the nine Friendship Truths from BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships – Although they apply to all ages and genders. Here are links to the other posts in this series: FriendshipContinueContinue reading “Developing Friendship Skills”
Three Truths About Kids’ Friendships
Whether you are a child, teenager, or adult, friendships can sometimes get tricky. This article shares three friendship truths to guide kids as they head back to school. Our social lives are constantly evolving, especially during childhood and adolescence. Some changes are positive, like making new friends. Others are challenging, such as dealing with conflict,ContinueContinue reading “Three Truths About Kids’ Friendships”
Helping Kids Re-Enter Their Post Pandemic Social World
With the pandemic and social distancing, many kids’ social lives are in flux. This article shares how parents can best support their kids.
Three Parent Phrases to Avoid to Better Connect With Your Kids
Words matter. This post shares parent phrases to avoid and what to say instead to connect and foster well-being in kids and teens.
What is Healthy Communication?
In simple terms, healthy communication happens when two people or a group have a discussion, and those involved feel heard and respected.
The Gift of Deep Listening
Deep listening is an essential but increasingly rare skill these days. Yet, it is key to fostering meaningful, supportive relationships.
Three Magic Phrases To Connect With Your Kids
Over the years, these simple phrases have helped me validate my kids’ experiences, stay engaged in their lives, and instill confidence. Do you have a phrase that works like magic in your family?
8 Tips to Support Distance Learning Success
With parents balancing work and their kids’ home learning needs, it’s not surprising that many families are struggling to find their school groove.