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How to Talk to Your Teenager (And Get them to Talk to You)

Good communication runs deeper than techniques.   Ultimately it is a reflection of the warmth and the fundamental philosophies of the parent.   Research on parenting shows that the most successful outcomes in parenting teenagers come from parenting approaches that … Continue reading

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Parenting Strategies for Children’s Personality Types

Every parent with more than one child has discovered that children’s personalities vary a great deal.    What worked beautifully with one child can be completely ineffective with another child. Understanding and identifying a child’s personality type can give parent … Continue reading

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Redefining Intelligence–and Identity–in American Teens

Adolescence is a challenging time.   Teenagers across the nation struggle with self worth.  Parents and teachers can find themselves trying over and over to shore up a failing sense of identity in a struggling young person.   Loss of positive identity … Continue reading

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Cultural Landmines to Masculine Development–Part III of Reclaiming the Manhood of American Boys

What do Americans perceive today as “Manhood?”   Anthropologist David Gilmore, in his study of manhood across cultures, defines manhood as something that is earned, not an automatic result of reaching a certain age.   His research indicates that In the vast majority of … Continue reading

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Reclaiming the Manhood of American Boys

Boys are in crisis in America.    Our teenagers and children are showing a lot of distress across the board, but evidence suggests that the crisis is much greater for boys.   Our boys are losing motivation, losing a sense … Continue reading

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Emotion Coaching with Carol Kim

Carol Kim, marriage and family therapist and co-host of the Healing Talk Radio show, will be joined by guest Allison Ellsworth in a discussion of emotion coaching. The idea of emotion coaching is based off a book titled, “Raising An … Continue reading

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How to Talk to Your Teenager, and Get Them to Talk to You

Good communication runs deeper than techniques.   Ultimately it is a reflection of the warmth and the fundamental philosophies of the parent.   Research on parenting shows that the most successful outcomes in parenting teenagers come from parenting approaches that … Continue reading

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