Happiness At Home: Resolving Conflicts
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident. Think [...]
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Holiday Drama
Andrea Ramsay Speers
With Easter around the corner, many families are planning get-togethers with extended family. And while this may be a pleasurable expectation for some people, it can hold a [...]
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That Awkward Stage
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Sometimes kids’ bodies grow faster than their brain is equipped to handle it. You may have noticed your young teen seems more gangly and uncoordinated lately, [...]
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“Screen-Smart Parenting”
Andrea Ramsay Speers
I’ve just finished reading the book Screen-Smart Parenting by Dr. Jodi Gold. It’s a fantastic resource for parents – insightful, educational, practical, and relevant. If [...]
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Look Out For Number One
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Have you noticed that your teen doesn’t seem to notice — or care — too much about you? You’re struggling up the driveway with an armful of groceries, [...]
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After-School Meltdowns
Andrea Ramsay Speers
By now, most kids are pretty much into the swing of school. But that doesn’t mean that the pressure and stress of keeping it together all day in front of their teachers and [...]
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“So, How Was Your Day?”
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Last month the Huffington Post had a great article on 25 Ways To Ask Your Kids “So How Was School Today?” Without Asking Them “So How Was School [...]
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Hormones Holding Your Family Hostage?
Andrea Ramsay Speers
We’re all familiar with the notion of raging hormones of teenagers, but what if you child isn’t quite a teen yet? Can we chalk up the moodiness, the irritability, [...]
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Turn Down The Volume
Andrea Ramsay Speers
Do you yell too much? I think probably every parent I’ve worked with has admitted to yelling more than they like. You may have been raised in a family of yellers, so when [...]
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The Shower Is This Way
Andrea Ramsay Speers
If you’re a parent of a pre-teen, you’ve probably struggled with the hygiene issue. Now that he’s too old to be dumped by you into the tub, you may find [...]
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