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

Koupon Karen

By being informed about these warning signs and engaging in open conversations with teens about their emotions, parents can play an active role in supporting their mental well-being. Strategies such as active listening, expressing empathy, and maintaining a non-judgmental approach can facilitate effective communication.

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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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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. Brainstorm media free things you can do, like a trip to the zoo, a walk around the neighborhood, a scavenger hunt (indoors or outdoors, depending on weather), or building a fort!

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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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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

Family Balance Sheet

But in August 2013, our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. Communicate with your spouse. Our small business was going well and we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property.

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4 Ways to Improve Employee Morale with Performance Management Software

Saving With Shellie

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. This is why an ongoing communication model is so important. Tweet this: An ongoing communication model keeps stress levels down in your organization.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

When a building in our town went into foreclosure in 2012, we considered the opportunity to own. We crunched the numbers, spoke with our accountant, and after much deliberation and negotiation, we bought the building that summer. We are communicating regularly. We were excited to cross this accomplishment off our bucket list.

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