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The Truth About Effective Parenting

Andrea Ramsay Speers

chores, communication, entitlement, gratitude, happy families, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, school, stress, teens, tweens

When I’m working with parents, as we’re discussing some possible responses to kids’ misbehavior, they will often sigh and tell me just how hard it is, or how [...]

A String on the Finger

Andrea Ramsay Speers

chores, communication, entitlement, happy families, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, school, teens, tweens

One of the things that never fails to set parents off is when kids are chronically forgetful. And it can be a long haul to get kids to accept the responsibility of [...]

“So, How Was School?”

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, keeping kids out of trouble, parenting, Pet Peeves, school, teens, tweens

Does that question make your kids clam up? Instead of asking a blanket question like this, try asking about a specific class, for example, or what they did during recess. [...]

Meeting New Friends

Andrea Ramsay Speers

anxiety, friendship, parenting, school, self esteem, teens

Switching schools or classes in the middle of the school year can be hard for younger kids, especially when they don’t know anyone in the new place yet. Work with the [...]

Working With Your Child’s Teacher

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, parenting, school

Technorati Tags: family,school,parenting,teacher Now that we’re back into the routine of school, I thought I might offer a few suggestions on how to have the best [...]

Lonely or a Loner?

Andrea Ramsay Speers

anxiety, communication, friendship, keeping kids out of trouble, nagging, parenting, school, self esteem, stress, teens

If you are a social butterfly, but you’ve got a kid who’d rather play alone than attend a party, it can lead a parent to wonder if there’s a problem. The [...]

BFF – Or Not Anymore

Andrea Ramsay Speers

bullying, communication, friendship, parenting, school, self esteem, teens

Friendships matter to kids. They matter to adults, too, but sometimes we can forget that the perspective we have isn’t shared by our children. It can be heartbreaking and [...]

“Screen-Smart Parenting”

Andrea Ramsay Speers

bullying, communication, entitlement, happy families, health, keeping kids out of trouble, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, school, teens

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 [...]

After-School Meltdowns

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, parenting, Pet Peeves, school

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 [...]

“So, How Was Your Day?”

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, keeping kids out of trouble, parenting, Pet Peeves, school, teens

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 [...]