Adolescence
Helping Our Teens with Organization and More
I was recently asked by a wonderful local Home Organizer, to answer some questions about adolescents and how to help them organize their room. Here is that article by Dawn Howlett: As an organizer, I often help families with teens who are struggling to tidy and organize their rooms. It is a very common theme,…
Read MoreNavigating the Adolescent Years: Reclaiming our Youth
Many people shudder when thinking of parenting an adolescent. Indeed it can be a rite of passage for the adults responsible as well as for the teens involved. It is our job to help them cross the bridge from childhood to adulthood, and as with any transition, this can be a confusing, challenging and turbulent…
Read MoreWHO’S IN CHARGE? Being in Right Relationship with our Children
A growing number of children and youth today are presenting as demanding, prescriptive, bossy and controlling. “You can’t tell me what to do!” “Not this way, that way!” “Give me that right now!” “You have to listen to me!” “Mom, you need to relax!” Every child talks like this from time to time, but some…
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