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Disciplining a Teenager

Disciplining a teenager can be a hard task for a parent or caregiver, but with the right approach and tools it doesn’t have to be.

We can assist parents with disciplining school age dhildren, ages 9 -13

Disciplining school age children (ages 9 – 13)

Disciplining school age children can be tough on parents as they transition from having more control in the early childhood years to the more independent teenage years. Find out how you can make the transition easier.

Tools and tips for disciplining children, toddler thru age 8

Disciplining Children (Toddlers thru Age 8)

Disciplining children is one of the toughest jobs a parent or caregiver has. Here are some tools and tips for more effective discipline for toddlers thru age 8.

Family Meetings

Watch this short video on how regular family meetings can make parenting and disciplining children easier.

Creating Family Values

Watch this short video on creating family values to help make parenting and disciplining children easier.

Check out these resources for supporting teenagers

Supporting Teenagers – Resources For Teens

Navigating the teenage years requires extra tools. Have your teenager use these resources for crisis support, inclusive sex education, safety and must have apps.

Toxis Stress in children - what it is, how do you know if your child is suffering from it, and how to help prevent it.

Toxic Stress

Stress is something kids are exposed to everyday, but do you know if your child is being affected by toxic stress? And more importantly what you can do about it?

Support Services for Children and Families in the Twin Cities Area

Twin Cities Community Organizations & Support Services for Families

A list of support services, resources and organizations in the Twin Cities metro area focused on helping families.

Wonder why your kid doesn't listen to you? 7 Tips to Get Your Child to Listen to You

Why Won’t My Kid Listen to Me!?!

We’ve all been there. The pure frustration a child can bring out in a parent who is trying to help and teach them can make anyone scream. Want a better listener…IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE TIMING.

7 COVID parenting tips to help you and your child better navigate the pandemic together

COVID Parenting Tips for Children Who Have Special Needs

For parents & caregivers of a child that requires “more” due to a disorder, high sensitivity, giftedness, a learning disability, or trauma, COVID has been a more difficult struggle.

Cell Phone Agreement

Whether you are thinking about giving your child a cell phone or you already have, it is always a good idea to set up some ground rules that will help protect them and minimize fights.

A destructive tantrum can bring fear to any parent

Destructive Tantrums

I remember how powerless I used to feel when my child got set off by something…And sometimes I had no idea what set off my child, which made dealing with my child in crisis all the more frustrating and confusing.

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