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Five ways to get teens to listen

Five ways to get teens to listen

Getting on the same page with young people is a challenge for many parents. Often they’ll listen to their friends, and even their friends’ parents, before they listen to their own parents.Read more

Teach kids to ask for what they want

Teach kids to ask for what they want

Helping kids to communicate their wants, needs and aspirations is a basic task for parents. Some kids whinge, nag or go quiet, when a simple articulated request for assistance is all that’s needed.Read more

How to help kids manage their feelings

How to help kids manage their feelings

Parents often feel uncomfortable dealing with children’s feelings. The netherworld of emotions comes alive in the movie Inside Out, as parents grapple with this alien landscape of feelings. It’s an exciting, brave new world that just maybe a generation-changer.Read more