Tip #4- Be realistic. Do the best you can. Don’t give up on the job search. Your child will see this and will feel that you are actively working to find a job and you will be modeling competence and determination. Commentary by Margaret Murchan, LCSW
Tip #3- Try not to over do it Too much comfort or indulging of children can have the opposite effect. For example, when a teen is afraid to sleep in their own bed, an alternative is to go back to their bed with them until they settle into sleep. To have them sleep in your […]
Tip #2- Teens and children can feel they have some control over the situation when they can do something to help. They can learn to make home-made gifts for birthdays. In fact, sometimes those end up being the most precious for parents. Commentary by Margaret Murchan, LCSW
As adults we certainly have concerns over the current the effect on our own household budget. We have had to scrimp and save and have even had to work hard to keep our jobs. So how do we help our children during this tough time? how do we keep them somewhat sheltered from the grim […]
When determining consequences, it is a good idea to consider those related to the broken rule, that are short term, and that are given immediately. For example, if you teen comes home an hour late one night, you may consider giving them the consequence that they cannot go out the next night, or they will […]
Some parents are resistant to providing structure for their teens. Some may believe that setting limits and providing consequences will turn them into police officers in their own home. Some feel like they are being too harsh on their teens, others may believe that providing limits will create resentment or drive a wedge in their […]
Healthy structure is one of the most important gifts parents can provide for their teens. Growing up in a house with structure will help teens to predict consequences, learn from their mistakes and improve healthy relationships between parents and teens. Many adolescents will act as if they don’t like limits being placed on them; however, […]
Excerpt from “99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager:” Tip #37: Remember you love your child even if you do not always like or approve of his or her behavior. Commentary from ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Continue to provide all of your children with positive feedback and opportunities to grow. Reflect on what you […]
Excerpt from “99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager:” Tip #79- Watch for any danger signs such as alcohol on your child’s breath, the smell of marijuana, paraphernalia, severe drop in grades, extreme friendship changes. Commentary from ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Seek support and guidance for yourself in dealing with the changes in a […]
Commentary by ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Intergenerational incomprehension — perhaps akin to the “”generation gap”” of earlier decades — makes figuring out what teens are talking about, listening to, wearing and why like reading a foreign language. What can parents do to bridge today”s gap? Here are some guidelines we have found helpful in […]
