The Dichotomy of Letting Your Children Soar
– Mariana Cano,
Yo Mariana
“When offering help, suggest ways to do it rather than imposing it. For example, “I have a few ideas on how I could help you; what do you think? Do they work for you? How would you prefer me to assist you?””
Building Trust with my Teens Around Responsible Drinking
– Danielle Schaffer,
City Girl Gone Mom
I was inspired by Ask, Listen, Learn’s #Take20ForKids campaign, encouraging parents to find natural, candid ways to engage with our kids. Whether it’s 20 minutes on the drive to school or 20 minutes while you wait for the pizza to be delivered, that’s precious time to catch up.
Holding Space for Youth: What Parenting Mistakes to Avoid and How to Connect Thoughtfully
– Dr. Kim Van Dusen,
The Parentologist
Learning how to pause before you respond and reflect before speaking is the most powerful and helpful ways to connect and help your child. One of your biggest parenting tools is to empower them to know what they need and share how you can best support them.