Remember when your kids were little, and they were happy to do just about anything for a sticker or a kind word? Now they’re older, and you have to try harder to motivate them. Many parents become frustrated with teens who play video games for hours but avoid homework and chores. The situation can be even more challenging now that COVID-19 limits opportunities for … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your Teen
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Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
As the school semester draws to an end, most teachers aim to schedule parent-teacher conferences. In these conferences, your child's teacher will give you valuable information about how the child is doing academically, socially and emotionally while at school. Sometimes, teachers share results of various tests and explain what the test scores mean in relation to your child. … [Read more...] about Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
A Parent’s Guide to Defusing Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry is natural and this healthy competition among siblings is unavoidable. However, the fighting and tension can wreak havoc on family time and bonding if allowed to escalate beyond the occasional boundary dispute. Brothers and sisters have a precious opportunity to bond even if they get into competitions and fights. Consider these steps to increase the bonding … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Defusing Sibling Rivalry