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Teen Mental Health SOS: 8 Expert Tips Every Parent Needs to Know

Koupon Karen

It’s important to be aware of the signs that may indicate a teen is struggling with a diagnosable mental health disorder , such as notable changes in sleep, weight, eating habits, or other everyday patterns. Setting boundaries, encouraging open communication, and establishing trust are key aspects of creating a nurturing atmosphere.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Spice Up Mealtime Convo Make family dinnertime more interesting with conversation starters and leave your screens off the table. You may be surprised how much your family has to say! It may be uncomfortable at first, but it has many benefits for developing (and overworked) brains, including self-awareness, creativity, and rest.

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Healthy Habits: How to Promote Healthy Living for the Whole Family

Motherhood Moments

It may feel difficult or awkward to bring it up, but having honest conversations with your children can help ensure that they have the information and support they need to make healthy decisions. Communicate clearly the risks and effects of drug and alcohol use, focusing on facts without being judgmental.

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Top 5 Must Know Negotiation Tips To Get Anything You Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Understand Your Communication Skills – There are three things you need to understand. Second, know that everyone has their own way of communicating. And third, effective negotiators are those who can change their communication style to the needs of the listener. Top 5 Negotiation Tips.

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Four Weekend Activities that will Rock Your Financial World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. Start with the simple, unemotional money topics and grow your conversations over time. Communicating about money continues to be one of the hardest conversations to have. If you can dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney.

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4 Ways to Improve Employee Morale with Performance Management Software

Saving With Shellie

Performance management may have a bad reputation in the minds of employees because of how their reviews may have been conducted in the past. There aren’t many employees who enjoy having a quarterly, or yearly, performance review looming over their head for months on end with little or no communication in-between. YES, REALLY!

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How to Network at Work and Increase your Influence

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A smile is the best way to start a conversation. Everyone likes to feel appreciated and valued and this type of conversation enhances the feeling. A good way to start a conversation is to ask open-ended questions about their family, pets and interests. Be interested. An open-ended question needs more than a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.

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