How to Talk With Your Teenagers, Not at Them By MAUD PURCELL, LCSW, CEAP “Why can’t they be like we were?” Parents of teens ask themselves this and other preposterous questions as they navigate the treacherous waters of parenthood. Truth is, all healthy teens are somewhat t ...
Many parents have questions that start with, “What do I say when…?” However, parents need to understand that it is “less important what you say , and more important that you listen.” Turn off the “parent alarm.” Listen without judgment and reaction. Whe ...
Montessori education is an educational approach developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori and characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological , physical, and social development. ...