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Teen Suicide Can Be Prevented

Teen Suicide Can Be Prevented

by Dennis Coates | Adolescence, Adolescent Brain, Critical Thinking, Parenting, Peer Pressure, Personal Strength, Self-Esteem, Teen Culture, Teen Suicide

As I write this, I’m aware that these are troubled times. So I was alarmed but not surprised at reports of a rising trend in teen suicide. The CDC says that suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers. The word “unthinkable” comes to...
Life is Hard: Raise a Strong Adult

Life is Hard: Raise a Strong Adult

by Dennis Coates | Adolescence, Behavior Change, Critical Thinking, Encouragement, Inspiring Quotes, Parent-child Communication, Parenting Books, Personal Strength

As I write this, Vladimir Putin has decided that he wants Ukraine to become a part of Russia. The people of Ukraine don’t want this; they want to remain their own nation, separate from Russia. But rather than enter into peaceful relations with Ukraine, Putin has...
7 Big Truths about Empathy

7 Big Truths about Empathy

by Dennis Coates | Parent-child Communication, Parenting, Parenting Blogs, Parenting Books, Personal Strength

One of my favorite parenting experts is Deborah Gilboa, MD. also known as Dr. G. In the past I’ve shared several of her posts. In this video, “The Big Lie about Empathy,” she shares some eyes-wide-open truths about EMPATHY. Probably nothing is more...
The Magic of an Apology

The Magic of an Apology

by Dennis Coates | Behavior Change, Parent-child Communication, Parenting Books, Personal Strength, Teen Success

Have you ever been exhausted, under pressure, and upset – all at the same time? If you have, then you know how easy it is to lash out, yell, or say something you later regret. This is a perfectly natural reaction. But consider what your child would feel on the...
The Encouragement Inoculation

The Encouragement Inoculation

by Dennis Coates | Encouragement, Parent-child Communication, Personal Strength, Self-Esteem, Teen Success

Discouragement is when someone experiences loss, adversity, or failure and as a result they lose confidence in their own strengths and abilities to cope. They lose heart. This happens to kids a lot. Every day, a child struggles with the painful struggles of growing...
How to Handle a Discouraged Child

How to Handle a Discouraged Child

by Dennis Coates | Adolescence, Behavior Change, Encouragement, Parent-child Communication, Parenting, Parenting Books, Personal Strength, Self-Esteem, Teen Success

Even though kids are a work-in-progress, their current knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and motivation can lead to more learning and achievement. They may also bring a unique set of core personal strengths, such as patience, self-confidence, persistence, and many...
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