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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 [...]

That Awkward Stage

Andrea Ramsay Speers

body image, communication, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, self esteem, teens

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, [...]

“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 [...]

Look Out For Number One

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, teens

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, [...]

How To Raise Great Kids

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, keeping kids out of trouble, parenting, self esteem, teens

That’s what it all comes down to, doesn’t it? We all want to raise great kids. We see others who are able to stand up to bullies, manage their time, work a crowd, or roll [...]

“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 [...]

Hormones Holding Your Family Hostage?

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, health, parenting, Pet Peeves, teens

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, [...]

Surviving High School

Andrea Ramsay Speers

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

Starting high school is a biggie. Now that I spend a lot of my days working with teens, let me pass on some of the practical tips I’ve come across through my work, that might [...]

Amusement Park Solos

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, keeping kids out of trouble, parenting, teens

If you have a young teenager at home, you may have already been approached about being permitted to hang with friends and ride the rides — parent-less — at an [...]

Real Work for Young Teens

Andrea Ramsay Speers

allowance, chores, keeping kids out of trouble, parenting, self esteem, teens

If you’ve got a teenager at home, the thought of a summer job has probably crossed your mind once or twice. Or maybe a thousand times. But your teen might be [...]