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Karleen Savage, Conflict resolution expert and certified hostage and crisis negotiator shares the tools that work during an argument with our teens.
As a trailblazer in the realm of parent-teen relationships, Karleen Savageâs insights are not confined to theory, but are forged in the crucible of real-world challenges and triumphs as a parent herself, and from her experience navigating complex conflicts as a crisis negotiator.
As the creator of the Savage Theory of ResolutionÂź, a five-skill model that can be used to resolve any conflict, Karleen knows that peaceful and amicable resolution is possible. Karleen has been featured on MSNBC for her knowledge in hostage negotiation. She holds a Masters in Conflict Resolution & Negotiations, and she is a certified hostage and crisis negotiator. She has been married for more than 30 years and resides in Utah with her family.
Universal skills that experts use to resolve conflict Curiosity when you and your teen donât see eye to eye Attitude-how do you show up in conflict? Master listening-this is essential and Karleen shares how to master this Connection Reframing & phrasing: what are the words weâre using? Are you âholdingâ in the conversation? Over-arching philosophies: what do you want for your teen? How do you create that as a possibility in them? How to create parenting mantras and why itâs important?Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Website: KarleenSavage.com Free Download: Get a digital download of The Confident Teen Blueprint -
Rhonda Chadwick is a trained archivist who has written a book called âSecrets from the Stacks: an archivist reveals how to store, digitize, and preserve documents to create a family archive and leave a personal legacy. She has a dual MLIS/Archives Management and MA History degree. She is the owner of a personal history business called LenaSalina Legacy Preservation.
The teenage years contain some of our best times that teens will want to preserve, but also, sometimes tragedy strikes and teens may be in a position to want to save items from a loved one who has left this life too soon.
Save pictures in non-proprietary format such as jpegs and word documents in pdf. Relying on the cloud for storage can be risky as the data lives on their service. Itâs best to back up everything using 3-2-1: two local options (computer & flash drive) and one off-site service (cloud). What do to with all the photos on your phone: Keep photos and documents that have enduring stories. Itâs a great practice to go through your saved photos on a regular basis and delete what is not necessary to save. The digital world is unstable, so printing photos is still a great idea. Social media, email, and text messages can also be savedSponsored by EdGerety.com
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Email: [email protected] Website: LenaSalina.com Information provided by the Library of Congress:
https://guides.loc.gov/family-history-for-kids/preservation
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Jeannie Burlowski is a full-time academic strategist, podcast host, and speaker for students ages 12â26, their parents, and the professionals who serve themâand she is the author of the book LAUNCH: How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and Into Jobs They Love Afterward. Jeannie helps parents set their kids up to graduate college debt-free, ready to jump directly into careers they excel at and love. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post, USA Today, Parents Magazine, and US News and World Report, and on CBS News.
Most commonly known ways to pay for college: government loans, scholarships, and saving $ in advance. There are other options⊠Students can get a tuition reimbursement job while theyâre in college. Jeannie shares lots of resources. Itâs important for teens to figure out their strengths and interests while theyâre in high school so they can begin to think about companies that offer tuition reimbursement. College is expensive-help your teen be as prepared as possible for what they want to study. Jeannieâs research indicates that 48% of kids who take an AP class in high school do not end up getting college credit for it. Real college classes in high school for real college credit: these are called - Dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment. Typically, the state pays for these classes and all of the material and books. Jeannie shares tips and ideas to help teens create a savings plan that works long-term.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Website: JeannieBurlowski.com. Article: Got a College-Bound Teen? AP Classes in High School May Not Be His or Her Best Option Article: Got a Teen Headed to College? Here's Why a State University May Not Be Your Bargain Option Article: Does Elite Education Lead to a Happier Life? What Does the Research Say? -
Jill Grimes, MD, is a board-certified family physician who specializes in college health. She is a nationally recognized medical media expert & author of award-winning book, âThe ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesicknessâ.
Teen & college age partying is NOT what parents remember! Beer (with perhaps, worst case, beer bongs) have given way to successive vodka shots and intentional âblackoutâ drinking, and the mellow âCheech N Chongâ joint sharing version of âpotâ is a far cry from todayâs high THC concentration âweedâ. Dr. Grimes shares the inside scoop about the medical challenges and risks of todayâs party culture.
Late middle school and early high school is when you want to begin talking with your teen about managing their health care. If they take medication, schedule a weekly time to work with them on filling a pill organizer so they are prepared. Dr. Jill covers what your teen will need when filling out their own medical forms. Talk with your teen about the process and help them gather information theyâll need so they are prepared when theyâre on their own. Hear from Dr. Jill on the most common illness and medical concerns that your teen may encounter, and how they can be prepared to get the help they need. About inking, Teens can get a temporary tattoo and live with that for a week to see how they feel about it before getting the real deal. Learn how to empower your teen to have a successful conversation with their doctor to be sure their needs are being addressed in the time given, and how to handle medication thatâs prescribed: cost, side-effects, if they donât feel better, etc.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Website: https://jillgrimesmd.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TikTok.CollegeDoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillgrimesmd Purchase the Book on Amazon: The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness -
Karleen Savage, Conflict resolution expert and certified hostage and crisis negotiator shares the tools that work during an argument with our teens.
As a trailblazer in the realm of parent-teen relationships, Karleen Savageâs insights are not confined to theory, but are forged in the crucible of real-world challenges and triumphs as a parent herself, and from her experience navigating complex conflicts as a crisis negotiator.
As the creator of the Savage Theory of ResolutionÂź, a five-skill model that can be used to resolve any conflict, Karleen knows that peaceful and amicable resolution is possible. Karleen has been featured on MSNBC for her knowledge in hostage negotiation. She holds a Masters in Conflict Resolution & Negotiations, and she is a certified hostage and crisis negotiator. She has been married for more than 30 years and resides in Utah with her family.
Embracing Genuine Curiosity When You and Your Teen Donât See Eye to Eye Are we listening in a way to learn from our teens? As our kids grow older, we shift as having control to being along side them as a partnership. Attitude-be careful not to solve your teenâs problems and challenges. Become a master listener â Karleen shares a blueprint of how to do this effectively. Parents need to have only a few rules, and they need to stick to them.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Website: https://www.karleensavage.com/ Free Digital Book: https://www.karleensavage.com/parents -
A former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible. Emilyâs work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Today Show (twice), the BBC, Good Morning America, and more. Chuck Norris has quoted her. Emily is also a co-founder of The Student Data Privacy Project, an activism group dedicated to pushing back on excessive EdTech and screens in schools. Emily's book "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family" is an Amazon bestseller and available everywhere books are sold.
What does it mean to be âtech-intentionalâ? Why donât you recommend parental controls, and what do you recommend instead? Would you give your 11 yr. old keys to the car? To get a drivers license, itâs a process of learning, it doesnât happen right away. It should be the same way in teaching your kids about safe and respectful social media engagement. Be careful about your teenâs use of apps and games. They are focused on hooking the watcher and keeping their attention, and on selling. Teens can feel judged about what theyâre engaging in; be curious instead of judgmental when asking teenâs about what theyâre plugged into. Be aware as parents of how predators seek out victims on social media and have these conversations with your teens. Parents often buy a phone for their teen to keep them safe, and yet itâs opens the teen up to other dangers like bullying, mental health concerns, predators, etc. At the end of the day, we want our kids to be safe and we want to protect them. Ask yourself: Do I know what my child is doing online? Do I have a good relationship with my child so we can keep the line of communication open?Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Website: https://www.thescreentimeconsultant.com Book Order: https://www.amazon.com/Screentime-Solution-Judgment-Free-Becoming-Tech-Intentional/dp/B0CB9JS5KB/ Instagram: @thescreentimeconsultant LinkedIn: @emily-cherkin Facebook: @thescreentimeconsultant Youtube: @thescreentimeconsultantllc6072 Twitter/X: @ScreentimeLllc -
Many mental health therapists are seeing an increase in anxiety, depression, procrastination, panic and self harm in teens. Today, we will talk about ways parents can help their teenagers live happier and healthier lives regarding social media, screen time and why it is important to monitor the amount of time your child is spending on their device.
Denise Schonwald, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor, mental intuitive, and public speaker specializing in holistic well-being. With 30 years of experience as an ICU nurse, she witnessed the impact of stress, anxiety, and fear on patients and families. Denise integrates mental and physical health, providing comprehensive support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Her approach combines therapy, meditation, and hypnotherapy. Denise, along with her therapy dog Henry, helps clients achieve optimal health. As a sought-after public speaker, Denise educates and inspires audiences on mental health topics.
Why teens need social media & screen time rules and structure What can happen when the mind is exposed to too much screen time and how it affects our physical and mental health The mind can crave more and more screen time; itâs important as a family to set and stick to guidelines youâve created Lead by example: model want your expect from your teens Having regularly scheduled family meetings is a great way to listen and learn how your teen is feeling Itâs important to schedule rest and recovery time for teens as they work to manage their time, activities, and social media. Allowing teens to take responsibility for their choices. Appropriate extracurricular activities for teens.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
Denise is a published Author of three books.
Healing Your Body by Mastering Your Mind Insightful Self-Therapy Her latest is a Childrenâs book: Getting Back to HappyResources
Quiz: https://deniseschonwald.com/quiz/ Website: https://deniseschonwald.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniseschonwald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deniseschonwaldllc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-schonwald/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deniseschonwaldâš -
The dangers that exist in the world of social media today and how predators use it to put your child at risk.
Lt. Kinsman has been in law enforcement for 24 years and the last 20 of those years at the Portsmouth Police Department. In 2020, Lt. Kinsman accepted an offer in the Investigations Division as the Commander of the NH Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. NH ICAC is one of 61 total ICAC Task Forces across the country and is responsible for a complex approach to investigating and prosecuting internet-based child sexual abuse cases. Lt. Kinsman is a veteran of the US Air Force and holds a Bachelorâs Degree in Psychology and a Masterâs Degree in Counseling.
Parents should start the conversation about social media when theyâre children are young to create an open dialogue about use and safe practices, and not wait until they are in the height of their teenage years. Kids use social media to connect and if theyâre growing friendships based on someoneâs social media ranking, itâs a red flag. Because social media is an instant gratification when people like or give a thumbs up, kids can begin to crave more or more. Teens can find themselves trusting someone they donât know while believing that itâs a real person who genuinely wants to get to know them. There are multi-billion dollar conglomerates across the world that make a living off of this. They create a false profile and send out a wide net to fish for responses. Kids can fall into being comfortable with these new connections and end up sharing personal photos and information. That can be used against them in an extortion-type method to get $ with the false promise that they wonât share the information. As parents we can let our teens know that we are here for them no matter what comes up. Keeping the door open on dialogue with your teen about social media will help keep them informed about possible dangers. Knowledge is powerful. Parents need to work WITH their children on this issue, not AGAINST them. S.M.A.R.T. acronym: be the parent who is aware of whatâs going on.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Email: [email protected]Internet Crimes Against Children:
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Jack Blackwell is a leader in the field of family constellation work. He has 15 years of experience leading lineage and family healing events and training facilitators. As the founder of Healing Family Trauma, Jack offers resources and guidance to those seeking healing and resolution in their lives. His work emphasizes the role of ancestry and generational patterns in shaping our lives, and how these patterns can be addressed and transformed through family constellation work. Through his facilitation, Jack helps individuals and families unravel the complex patterns and dynamics that have been passed down through the generations, enabling them to move towards greater harmony and connection.
With his expertise and compassionate approach, Jack has helped hundreds of clients overcome the challenges of family trauma and find greater peace and fulfillment. As a mentor and trainer, Jack is dedicated to empowering others to share in the benefits of family constellation work, spreading healing and transformation to communities across the globe.
Childhood trauma can be impacted by the imprint of what happened to our ancestors. Children inherit the unresolved trauma that happened to their ancestors. Children can manifest a reoccurring pattern of behavior and not understand why, and they may be unable to break the cycle, even though they have family love and support. The trauma our ancestors were unable to heal can be passed down and cause generational behavior issues. The child can pick up the unresolved pain of their ancestors and act it out and recreate it. The trauma pattern begins to heal when parents honor the experiences their ancestors had and raise their children without resistance to that trauma. Family constellation work is based in love and as we open up to the trauma our ancestors faced, we can do it with love and respect for their experience knowing that they did their best. Jack shares his own powerful experience of family generational trauma and how love healed the past. Jack shares ways to begin to discover family history to uncover and heal from generational trauma.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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To Experience a Family Constellation event for FREE - Email me. Events happen weekly.
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Elizabeth Keating is a professor of anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin who specializes in culture and communication. She recently published her third book, which reached #1 on Amazonâs Movers & Shakers in Books in the first week of publication, and was #1 in cultural anthropology the week after. The book, The Essential Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations, takes an anthropological approach to finding out about your own family history, and the Essential Questions help you to uncover new sides of family members youâve known all your life.
Elizabethâs academic research and writing focuses on culture and communication. Sheâs done fieldwork on the small island of Pohnpei (Micronesia), in the Austin Deaf Community, in Romania, India, Brazil, Germany and the U.S. She has presented talks and papers in 15 countries on a variety of topics in language and culture, and authored or co-authored over 50 academic articles. She has given talks about her research on communication in global teams at Google and in other business settings. Sheâs been a professor in the department of anthropology at UT Austin for over 25 years.
Key Takeaways
In family conversations, the focus and excitement is generally on what the children and grandchildren are up to. Questions about what it was like for parents and grandparents when they were growing up is uncommon. Itâs hard for young people to picture their parents and grandparents as kids and ask what their life was like at that time. Elizabeth shares her own personal story about interviewing her mom about the family, and then realizing after her mom had passed, that there was so much she didnât know about her mom and wished she had the foresight to have had those conversations. How is focusing on the stories of our elders important in raising our teens? What lessons do they learn? Teens feel a sense of belonging as family stories are shared and they feel a deeper connection and conversation with their older family members. Often teenagers ask themselves why they do what they do, and in interviewing older family members, they often find a correlation to their family history and way of being. What challenges did older family members have with their parents and the hardships they faced that may have been passed down through the generations This offers a greater understanding for teens to know why their parents/grandparents respond/behave the way they do in certain situations. Teens can learn to become more open and compassionate as they learn about the difficult stories in their family history.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Website: Elizabeth-keating.com Email Elizabeth: Click Here Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktofamily -
Teenage years can be difficult transitional years. Most people, including teenagers themselves, have little to no idea how much worse processed foods can make those years. As teenagers prepare to leave high school and join the complicated world of adulthood, it is tragic to think that they are doing so with the consequences of processed foods. Surprising consequences can include depression, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, disrupted sleep, racing thoughts, brain fog, weight gain, eating disorders, and illnesses. Find out how to support teenagers to develop their own desire to avoid processed foods.
Dr. Ifland is the lead author of the first scholarly description of processed food addiction and definition of addictive foods. She earned her PhD in addictive nutrition at Union Institute and University (2010); her MBA at Stanford Business School (1978) and her BA in Economics and Political Science at Oberlin College (1974).
Dr. Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction from 1999 with her first popular book to 2018 when her textbook, Processed Food Addiction: Foundations, Assessment, and Recovery was released by CRC Press. She has been selected for her expertise by Oprah Winfrey Network, Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and US News and World Report.
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How parents can model healthy eating choices to help their teens create good habits. The human brain is wired to fit in and belong. If your teen associates with people who have poor eating habits, it is likely they will be influenced by those habits. Your teens are being inundated with messages that drive their motivation to eat unhealthy food. When you keep food in your home that contains poor quality nutrients such as processed food, sugar, flour, preservatives, additives, etc. your kids will learn to crave those unhealthy foods. Limiting the availability of poor-quality food in your home can help shift your teens eating behavior. Create a list of clean eating foods and have a family meeting to talk about which foods your family enjoys so you can keep them on hand. Make healthy food readily prepared and available so your teen can grab a healthy snack or meal when time is limited. Get your family involved in preparing and cooking by scheduling family cooking sessions once a week. This will set them up for life-long success. As your teens begin to make healthy food choices, keep track of improvements you see in their sleep, behavior, grades, outlook, health, motivations, sports, etc.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Website: FoodAddictionReset.com Website: ProcessedFoodAddiction.com Self-Quiz to see how you are experiencing food addiction in your own life: Take the Quiz -
When our teens engage in challenging behavior, it often triggers negative feelings inside of parents and ignites fears for the future. That fear can lead us to increase our discipline which can lead to heightened conflict. When we learn to see our teenâs behavior through a new lens - as an opportunity to identify skills that need to be developed, it can help parents focus on support rather than discipline. That change in perspective and change in our approach helps our teens feel understood and helps them want to collaborate rather than push back.
After 19 years, Andrea left her thriving career as a lawyer to homeschool her autistic son when she was unable to find a school in which he could flourish. After nearly eight years of homeschooling, her son was ready to return to school. Instead of returning to her law career, Andrea wanted to share her knowledge and experience with other parents. She also returned to school and earned a Masterâs degree in Education (M.S.Ed.) to maximize her impact in supporting parents. She started Autism Parent Solutions, to educate, support and empower parents with parent coaching to reclaim the joy of parenting as they help their autistic children make rapid progress, grow communication and collaboration, and create a peaceful home.
Key Takeaways
Support over discipline: when our children misbehave, we have a tenancy to lean in discipline when often the case is that they do not yet have the skills to cope with whatâs happening. Skill deficiency leads to misbehavior. Help your teen grow the skills that will give them the support they need to correct behaviors. Parents can take a moment before responding to misbehavior to collect their thoughts and try to understand what is going on for their teen instead of feeling like they have to react right away. An example of opening to a broader understanding might be to consider, âHe/she is not giving me a hard timeâŠhe/she is having a hard time.â âHe/she is doing the best he/she can. Sometimes parents need help implementing what they read and hear about on healthy parenting skills. Parents have their own experiences, beliefs and thoughts about how they were raised when they were a teen and this can influence how they parent their own kids. As parents, we often try to control whatâs going on for our teens, when that can be the least effective approach. When parents have an understanding of their teenâs behavior, it can help their teen feel confident, seen and heard. Heavy-handed discipline can lower your teenâs self-esteem. Confident parenting doesnât mean itâs perfect. It means youâve done a great job and you can be gentle with yourself when things go sideways. Itâs important as a parent to stop and celebrate whatâs working.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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To book a call: autismparentsolutions.com/apply For more information: autismparentsolutions.com Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autismparentsolutions Follow on Instagram: @autismparentsolutions -
Therese & âTeeâ Forton-Barnes, is a Household Toxins Health Specialist and Coach and owner of The Green Living Gurus and Teeâs Organics. Tee grew up in a very healthy home in the 60âs and 70âs, went to college to open a health food store, and has been helping people for over 40 years keep toxicants out of their homes.
Tee is an entrepreneur, activist, podcast host, and educator. She spreads awareness of chemicals in everyday products that could cause many autoimmune illnesses, cancer, and other health issues. She guides women in creating a less toxic home and lifestyle to ultimately increase the odds of a long, healthy, vital life and a safe environment in their homes.
Key Takeaways
Some of the chemicals that are a concern in our everyday living: fragrance, perfume, talc powder, and color from dye. Teens can get caught up in all the marketing and messages of food and body care products that are loaded with toxins. Parents can guide their teens to eat healthy by modeling what they eat and what they serve their families. Use essential oils instead of perfumes and fragrances as itâs a natural product. Essential oils can be mixed with water to create a spray for household use, your car, gym bag, etc. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets that include fragrance will coat your fabric with chemicals. Read your labels and know your ingredients!Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. She has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological children, but she has collected seven children and ten grandchildren. She has put the lessons that her children taught her in her recent book Raising Other Peopleâs Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family.
Key Takeaways
If all were right in the world, kids would want to be with their biological parents. No matter how much you love them, this is their reality, and their life is off-balance because of it. Itâs important not to take things personally if your step/foster children/teens are acting out. It takes time for them to grieve through the changes. âCommitment is stronger than loveâ a phrase Debbie talks about in her book. When emotions run high, commitment can carry you through the challenging moments. Give them time to work through their circumstances, stay supportive and present for them. These builds trust. Kids are resilient however they can only handle what they can handle. Trauma can affect them in negative ways. They donât always bounce back. Understand the difference between trauma and character flaws in order to help your step/foster teens heal and grow.Sponsored by VarsityLeadership.com
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WEBSITE: https://www.debbieausburn.com/ BLOG: https://www.debbieausburn.com/blog LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/other-peopleâs-children-llc BOOK: https://RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.com -
Do you have a teenager involved in the Performing Arts? How do you help them manage the fears that arise including perfectionism, fear of shining, vulnerability, motivation, failure and limiting beliefs?
My guest today is Dr. Alaina Johnson, a psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. As a mom raising three offspring who are passionate about the creative arts, she recognized the lack of resources on how to understand and support teens and tweens with similar interests. This led her to found Parenting Talent LLC as a support resource for parents, instructors, mentors, and studio owners dedicated to empowering young people in their creative exploration.
Dr. Alaina is the author of "Parenting Talent: The Grown-Up's Guide to Supporting Creatively Driven Teens and Tweens," which helps parents and mentors navigate the emotional and practical needs of teens and tweens in the arts.
Key Takeaways
Achieving Perfectionism is a goal many teens in performing arts strive for. Itâs about having incredibly high self-standards and what their inner voice is telling them. Is their inner voice a cheerleader or a critic? If your teen has an inner critic voice, you can encourage them to do activities that theyâre not super invested in so they can take a more relaxed approach. Help them acknowledge their cheerleader voice so they can begin to shift their inner critic. Have them take their over-all goal and break it down into smaller steps. They can find their inner cheerleader voice when they recognize how well they are doing at achieving these smaller steps, even if they donât succeed with the bigger goal of getting the part/role. Parents donât want to see their kids in pain so they can often praise them when the teen knows they didnât do their best job. This can lead to not trusting the parent and can cut off future conversations about their performances. Donât offer false information, give them a hug, and listen. When kids are young, they turn to their parents for validation. As they reach their teen years, they are looking for validation from others. This is a natural progression as they begin to become more independent. So many leaders today participated in performing arts when they were young. There are so many valuable lessons that come from the experience. If your teen is highly driven to stay motivated and engaged in achieving their goal, itâs ok to talk with them about how theyâre feeling. Although they may act as if everything is going well, they could be dealing with internal pressure and overwhelm.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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WEBSITE: http://www.parentingtalent.com/ EMAIL Dr. Alaina: [email protected] FACEBOOK: Parenting Talent INSTAGRAM: @parentingtalent BOOK: Parenting Talent: The Grown-Upâs Guide to Understanding and Supporting Creatively Driven Teens and Tweens -
Rachel Marie Martin believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy and because of that she pours out her heart via these platforms: she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of both Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries â a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community.
Her content has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Today Show, Star Tribune, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand, John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, CafeMom, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouraging moms and entrepreneurs to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, sheâs a mom to seven, and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home.
Key Takeaways
âWhatâs the worst that can happen and can I get through that?â Worry is part of being a parent. Donât beat yourself up if you worry. Itâs an acknowledgement of your love. As a parent, be sure to settle into the knowingness that you are doing the best you can with the resources that you have. Using a âtarget with a positive expectationâ is a good way to set a goal to give your teens the opportunity to succeed. Choose your words carefully when setting an expectation and use positive language. Give it some pause and grace when you talk with your teens. Setting boundaries can differ with each child/teen. Pay attention to their needs and honor who they are. Allow your teen to explore what they enjoy and consider their passion as a future career. Itâs important to have a respectful relationship with your teen and to address any comments towards you as a parent. Do not take it personally and have a thoughtful conversation with them about your relationship and the boundary of respect.Sponsored by VarsityLeadership.com
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WEBSITE: https://findingjoy.net FACEBOOK PAGE: Finding Joy INSTAGRAM: @finding_joy BOOK: Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood -
Dale Troy is a College Success Coach and Certified Health Coach, who helps students transition successfully from high school to college. Dale's experience in helping college students started with her own three daughters. All three of her daughters graduated from Yale College, and she is a graduate of Yale College and Yale Law School. Dale's College Success Formula program provides students with strategies that reduce their daily stress and enable them to thrive.
Are you and your teen spending a lot of time talking about college admissions? Most families view high school as the gateway to college, and spend time, effort and resources to help their teens get into a good college. As a parent, you want your teen to have a great experience, and graduate in 4 years with a job that will support them.
Unfortunately, many students find themselves stressed, overwhelmed, and lacking confidence in their first semester of college. As a College Success Coach, Dale Troy has identified the key habits and skills all students need to thrive in college. You can help your teen with the transition to college by learning what they need to know before they arrive on their campus.
Key Takeaways
It takes more than academic ability to succeed in college. There are 4 pillars of habits and skills that lead to college success (academic skills, social connections, physical health, emotional well-being). Time management is the key to college success because it's necessary to balance academics, social life, and self-care. Every student needs a planner, and a physical planner is best as they write down what they need to do it becomes more seated in their brain. Itâs normal for your teen to feel stressed, however itâs important to know when they are overly stressed. When they feel stressed itâs important to talk with them about self-care: sleep, nutrition, exerciseâŠare they getting enough. Do they have a way to release stress such as meditation, deep breathing, walking in nature, music, creating. Students want to feel included, make friends, and not feel lonely. Itâs important for them to join a club, get involved in dorm activities, and talk with their parents about the choices they are making in choosing friends and activities, so they donât get misled. How often to reach out to your teen in their first year of college can differ depending on your family communication. Creating a plan of communication, how often to connect, will set an expectation to stay in touch. A once-a-week face-to-face call (facetime, zoom, etc.) will help you see how theyâre doing. Most freshman will be homesick, and this is normal. It can mean that they donât feel at home yet in their new environment. As they get more involved in activities and create healthy friendships, they will settle more into feeling at home at school. Rescuing your teen is not the answer, supporting your teen is. Let them figure out the answer to the problem. This is their time to work through challenges, build resilience, and strengthen self-confidence to go out in the world after college. Help your student know where they can go and who they can talk with to solve the challenges they need help with. A resource for college-bound students: âThe Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed: How to Manage Food Booze, Stress, Sex, Sleep and Exercise on Campusâ by Jill and Dave Henry.Sponsored by VarsityLeadership.com
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WEBSITE: https://www.crushcollegestress.com EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @crushcollegestress FACEBOOK GROUP: College Parent Support CommunityA resources for parents:
Parent Guide to College: Six Keys to Ensure Your Child Graduates on TimeA resources for college-bound students:
The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed: How to Manage Food Booze, Stress, Sex , Sleep and Exercise on Campus by Jill and Dave Henry. -
Shahar Link is the CEO and founder of Mindspire Tutoring and Test Prep, which has tutored thousands of students across the country for over a decade in the SAT, ACT, and every other academic subject. Shahar has been teaching in high schools and tutoring standardized tests for over 25 years. He earned a masterâs degree in history from Stanford University, writing his thesis on the history of IQ testing. Ever since he has been determined to help students succeed on standardized tests and in high school. Welcome to the show, Shahar!
Key Takeaways
SAT & ACT: Some kids are better at one test versus the other. Knowing which test is better for your teen makes a big difference in their success and which one they might take. A majority of universities across the country are now test-optional. This doesnât mean that itâs not an important aspect of their application. Students who score with an above average score for the school theyâre applying to, will have a better chance of getting into that school verses someone who does not submit a score. If your teenâs score is less than average for that school you will want to consider whether or not they submit a score. There are some students who donât match what theyâre capable of on the standardized tests. This could be for a variety of reasons like test anxiety, learning behaviors, etc. They may want to consider not taking the test or working to improve their ability before taking the test. Parents can help their teens overcome test anxiety and stress by practicing breathing techniques and by taking practice tests to help normalize test taking. Make learning active: have your teen write down what theyâre learning: flash cards, journaling, note cards. This takes what theyâve learned to a deeper level of remembering. Students who ask teachers for support and help will do better. Empower your teen to be a self-advocate.Sponsored by VarsityLeadership.com
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A graduate of Harrison High School in Harrison, NY and Northwestern University, Jon Varlamos received his Masterâs degree in teaching from Fordham University. He began his teaching and coaching career at West Hempstead and Locust Valley High Schools before moving to Walt Whitman High School as an Assistant Principal, where heâs spent the last 19 years.
Jon discusses the mindset and behaviors of teenagers in todayâs schools with specific focus on being present, coping, interacting and social mediaâs effect on all of this.
Key Takeaways
Really focusing on the effects of social media on our young adultsâ behavior, actions, interactions, mindset. Itâs not going away, this is their world. One of the biggest concerns is that teens get a lot of their âexperienceâ by watching other peopleâs experiences on social media. Parents can look back at life before cell phones when they learned from real world experiences. Teens today are often missing that real-life interaction. Parents can help their teen work through what theyâre seeing and hearing through social media. Itâs good to set phone expectations and boundaries as a family so everyone can be responsible based on guidelines. Healthy expectations of your teen is important so they realize itâs not what they see on social media. Talk with them about their goals and how you can support them without applying pressure that overwhelms them. Itâs important to allow your teen to make mistakes and learn rather than jumping in to save them from the learning experience. Respect and responsibility can be taught as parentsâ model that behavior. Itâs ok for parents to admit when theyâve made a mistake or acted inappropriately. Parents can approach a teacher, a coach, an administrator to talk about any concerns. Tap into that support.Sponsored by VarsityLeadership.com
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Better understand how to navigate teen mental health issues in our latest episode, featuring Robin Glenn, chief strategy and business development officer with 7 Mindsets. Sheâll help demystify typical teen behavior from red flags, provide tips for creating supportive environments at home and school, and share methods for fostering open communication on sensitive issues.
Robin Glenn is an accomplished therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with at-risk teens and their families. She founded BASE Education, a student mental health solution acquired by 7 Mindsets in January 2023. As chief strategy and business development officer with 7 Mindsets, Robin oversees curriculum development and strategic initiatives, further expanding the integrative capabilities and partner access to the highest quality program. Prior to founding BASE, Robinâs professional work included roles as a school-based therapy specialist for at-risk teens, private practice therapist for adolescents and their families, treatment coordinator for intensive in/outpatient teen programs, and research specialist in clinical trials for adolescents with addictions. While serving in her various roles, Robin served on panels and boards for various teen organizations, and she has and continues to train law enforcement, school administrators and faculty, medical professionals, and members of the community through various speaking engagements and seminars on issues pertaining to at-risk youth. Robin is also on the advisory council for the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship for the University of Colorado at Denver Business School.
Key Takeaways
Create an intentional space so you can understand where your teens are coming from. They often donât know to talk about their feelings unless we make the space to give them the opportunity. Create this space in a private setting away from others, allow time so no one feels rushed, sit side by side, set the tone to make it an easy-going experience. Creative ways to ask questions so your teen will open up: âtell me some cool things that happened today, tell me whatâs keeping you up at night, whatâs it like being you right nowâŠhelp me understand. Teens pick up on everything. If youâre asking them a question, listen! Donât be distracted. Give your teen the chance to fail when the price is low. When they fail at home, it gives you the opportunity to talk with them about risky behavior to set them up for success in the future, when the stakes are much higher. Itâs important to give your teens enough rope so they can experience life. They will fail, this is the nature of being a teen, and being there for them to help them understand what theyâve learned from the mistake, is vital to their growth. Mindsets to view life: letting go of unlimited beliefs, holding your self accountable, live to give, attitude of gratitude, and more. Helping your teen find their passion: let them try different activities and be involved in what they experience so you can see what gets them excited. Help them bring out that passion and let them know what you see in them. Model cell phone use so your teen knows to put their phone down because you do. Put it in another room.Sponsored by EdGerety.com
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Website: https://7mindsets.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-glenn-b4144b13/ - Laat meer zien
