by Dennis Coates | Oct 5, 2022 | Parent-child Communication, Parenting Books
In Chapter 4 of Connect with Your Kid, I explain how to summarize what you think you’re hearing, so your child can confirm whether you really understand what they’re trying to express. The skill of listening to understand is powerful, and the impacts are...
by Dennis Coates | Sep 18, 2022 | Adolescence, Critical Thinking, Education, Health & Nutrition, Parent-child Communication, Parenting Books, Parenting Videos, Peer Pressure, Teen Culture, Teen Sex
Some pretty awful things can happen during adolescence. One of these tragedies is an unwanted pregnancy. I believe that parents need to “get real” about the risk that their child could get involved in an unwanted pregnancy. Think about it: At puberty, kids...
by Dennis Coates | Sep 12, 2022 | Adolescence, Behavior Change, Education, Encouragement, Parent-child Communication, Parenting, Parenting Books, Strong for Parenting, Teen Success, Teen Suicide
Truth-telling time. The most common mistake parents make when interacting with their child is failing to recognize when they should be listening, and they miss the opportunity. I call these opportunities listening moments. Here are some of the most common parent-child...
by Dennis Coates | Sep 6, 2022 | Adolescence, Education, Health & Nutrition, Mentoring, Parenting Blogs, Self-Esteem, Teen Success, Work
True story: A young couple got married, and after the honeymoon the guy discovered his new wife didn’t know how to boil an egg. Yes, he should have known this about her. But as a former Boy Scout, he got to work to help her learn to cook. Also, the young...
by Dennis Coates | Aug 29, 2022 | Behavior Change, Critical Thinking, Parenting, Strong for Parenting
Youth is a time of growth, and it also needs to be a time for lots of learning. I’ve explained how with “4 Magic Questions” you can help your child get stronger from successes and mistakes. Being the parent you want to be can also mean learning for...
