Tag: Learning as we go

Don’t “Just Do It” For Them…

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(Continued thread from last month’s “Tips of the Trade: Consistency Molds Our Youth”) Despite its importance, consistency is one of the most difficult areas for many parents. As humans, we get frustrated, annoyed, run out of time, or simply don’t have the energy that day to enforce the rules. Sometimes, it’s just easier to do… Read more »

“Consistency” Molds Our Youth

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Youth learn through repetition and rehearsal, whether it’s their ABCs or the way they are supposed to behave. For this reason, consistency and structure are critical for your youth to learn how to predict your own behavior (and thus their teachers, friends, family, employers in the future). They need to know how you will react when… Read more »

Parents: You Can Do It!

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As of today, we are a little more than halfway through summer, which means you are halfway to the finish line. Sadly, it also means that more than likely your youth has started to hit the bored phase. They’ve played all their favorite games, hung out with their friend down the street for a month… Read more »

The Power of Choice

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When presenting the power of choice, remember you are in control of your own life and your behavior. Use this fact to enforce positive behavior on the youth’s part by showing how good choices lead to good outcomes, “I will read you a bed time story as soon as you are lying still in your… Read more »

Engaging the Opposition

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This summer, open up communications with your teen. Set up conflict resolution in a neutral location and avoid attacking. Calmly explain the issue at hand and actively listen to the teen’s response. Keep the message brief to your teen tuning you out and, while it may seem too difficult, it’s important to keep your verbal… Read more »

Listen, Assess, Empower: Working with Youth In Today’s World

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Youth Odyssey Program Facilitator Brian, had the opportunity to attend an eight week Practical Skills for Parenting in Today’s World seminar. The tips and topics under discussion are applicable to parents, guardians, family members, and all adults working with youth. Below are three that particularly resonated with us. Anyone who’s worked with a youth can… Read more »