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Points for Parents of Teens to Ponder ~ (lessons learned from the trenches)
1. Don’t lower yourself to their tactics. Teens need you to be the adult. 2. If you become just as emotional and blaming as the teen, it will only get worse. (Believe me, I’ve tried it.) 3. Think. Where do you stand? What are your limits and expectations? 4. Ask yourself: “How important is it?” …
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Happy Mother’s Day ~ May 8, 2011
Hello Mothers, For this special day, in your honor, I’d like to share some of my favorite quotes with you: “However far the stream flows, it never forgets its source.” ~ African Proverb (No matter how old your children are, they will never forget you.) “It takes a village to raise a child.” ~ African…
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The Need for Community and Connection
Hello Friends ~ I just led a parent workshop this morning about “Dealing with Bullying (or how to empower the victim)”. I had put a lot of effort into preparing for it and the fruits of my labors were so satisfying this morning. I find when I am well prepared and then let it go…
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New Parent Workshops
I will be leading the following parent workshops which are open to all interested parents and caregivers: “Anger Management” – Friday, April 15, 2011 at Venice High School in the Parent Center, 9am to 12noon. Come learn some tools for dealing with anger in yourself and your teenager. “Communication – Staying Connected with Your Teenager”…
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Gratitude
Hello, I just want to share the words of some parents who have attended my workshops for parents of teenagers: “This is just what I’ve been looking for, Linda. Thank you so very much.” Afro-American Father of teenage boy “Thank you so much. I will take time off work so I can come to your…
Linda Marie Marten
- Creating stories that touch the hearts of children and adults
Linda Marie Marten 