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

Koupon Karen

As a parent, being equipped with the right knowledge and strategies to support your teen’s mental well-being is crucial. Adolescence is a critical period for developing social and emotional habits that are vital for mental well-being.

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Parenting Pointers: Gaming and Cyberbullying

Motherhood Moments

Opening the lines of communication is key so families understand what their children are going through and the best ways to navigate through it. reported that, if they encountered harassment, they treated others worse than usual in real life, and 10 percent reported their school performance declined as well.

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

Motherhood Moments

Eating a variety of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy products is important for its impact on physical health and mental well-being. Communicate clearly the risks and effects of drug and alcohol use, focusing on facts without being judgmental.

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Four Weekend Activities that will Rock Your Financial World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How have you divided up financial chores and is that working well? Talk about why you took a particular action and let your family members share their actions and reasons and goals as well. Start with the simple, unemotional money topics and grow your conversations over time. Is your life what you want it to be? Why or why not?

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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. Motivational Interview Activity Motivational interviews are conversations that can help children understand their own motivations for change. Don’t forget to follow this rule yourself, too!

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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. Additional Negotiation Tips.

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How to Network at Work and Increase your Influence

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The importance of a personal network is well known and is as applicable to your personal life as to your working career. 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. Be courageous. Be interested. Be helpful.

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