"Timing is everything!" I am sure you have heard that before. However, this concept is imperative when talking to your tween/teen. An ineffective time to talk is during or right after an incident like: a broken curfew books or backpack slung across the room hateful words like, "I can't wait until I am old enough to get out of this house!" rants over teachers, friends or romantic interests on the way home from a stressful situation like a bad score on a test, a lost game or a

Does your tween or teen have emotional out bursts? It rare to hear of one who doesn't so you are not alone! Have you ever felt completely inept as to how to handle the situation? I know I did may times. But then I discovered a secret that totally changed my relationship with meltdowns. Today I am going to let you in on this little known secret. It will become a game changer between you and your relationship with your tween/teen. According to Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, when we are

Most parents want their children to be happy, however we may experience bickering, demanding, and self-centered behaviors from our children. Here are 6 tips for raising children that are joyful. 1. Have a zero-tolerance policy for physical or mental meanness. Sibling bullying can cause both mental and physical illness. A 2013 pediatric research study found that kids who experience sibling aggressive behavior have a higher rate of mental illness. We sometimes watch rough hou