From the Middle

17/12/2022

Tis the season of certificates and awards.. some interesting thoughts on how to support your person as they navigate success and disappointments.

To help your teen build self-confidence and stand strong, pass along these 6 tips that are sure help them believe in themselves.

21/11/2022

I spent a week with a group of tweens at school camp, which was a no-phone zone. It was refreshing to see them interacting with each other in real time, there were ups and downs for sure, but they entertained each other and didn't seem to miss them one bit while we were there. I wonder what has happened now they are home?

Is your teen addicted to their phone? It's a concern many parents have considering the vast amount of time their teen spends on their phone.

24/09/2022

Sometime we do need to change our tune maybe even the station. Does radio station age me???

23/09/2022

Also relevant for adults.

Sleep is so important for our rangatahi.

16/09/2022

Good advice.

This is a great thought Lisa Damour, Ph.D.

25/08/2022

That fire of feistiness will serve her well later in life...

23/08/2022

Fine line at times...

It's important to differentiate between your expectations for your child and the reality of who they are. 🌺

28/07/2022

This is a great overview of Grit and I agree with the idea that these dispositions can't necessarily be taught in isolation but we must provide opportunities for growth and coach kids through the ebb and flow of emotions that may come. Grit does not stand alone but it may help us stand.

We want grit for kids. It is a proven indicator of success, even more influential than intelligence. So how do we develop it?

15/07/2022

Yes definitely the rule in our house.

Sometimes there’s a commitment and choose wisely lesson! 😊

11/07/2022

Working with tired people when you are tired is a double whammy. Tips for us all.

As a professional working with children and teens, I see tired and sleepy children and teens in schools and in the therapy room almost every single day.   Research suggest that between 25 and 75% of young people are sleep deprived.  This is a wide variation - it seems to d

09/07/2022

Some truth in this...

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08/07/2022

Phone addiction is a real thing here are some ideas here to ponder.

Is your teen addicted to their phone? It's a concern many parents have considering the vast amount of time their teen spends on their phone.