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How to Survive Your Teen’s Rebellious Phase

How to Survive Your Teen’s Rebellious Phase
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The dreaded rebellious teen phase is every parent's worst nightmare. Your child, rapidly becoming an adult, is discovering a new sense of independence. Sometimes this new independence results in your child choosing to rebel against you as a source of authority.  

This phase is a response by your child to take control of their life and delve deeper into their sense of independence

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Relationship-Building Conversations Between Parents and Their Child

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As children grow and develop their minds change. The path from childhood to adulthood can be a long and difficult journey, and it is one that many children and teens cannot make without help from their parents or adult caretakers.  

Maintaining a healthy relationship with your child throughout each phase of their development will help ensure that they become healthy, capable adults who can look after themselves and positively contribute to the world around them.  

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What to Do When You and Your Child Disagree

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Calendar-IconAugust 21, 2023  |  Child Focus, Communication, Family Resources

Disagreements are a natural part of life. However, when you and your child disagree it can often be a frustrating experience.  

We want what is best for our children, and sometimes we make parenting decisions that make our children angry or unhappy. This can cause tension in our relationships with our children and can even lead us to feel as if we have made a mistake.  

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Reconnecting with Your Children and Partner After Deployment: Tips for Military Families

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Calendar-IconMay 1, 2023  |  communication, military, therapy

Military life is challenging for many service members and their families.  

Military service often includes large chunks of time spent away from loved ones due to deployment, training, and reserve duties, and frequently moving to unfamiliar parts of the world.  

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The Impact of Stress on Family Dynamics and Communication

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It is only natural to feel stressed from time to time. 

However, if you are feeling stressed all day, every day, then this is a sign that there might be a deeper problem. When people try to ignore their stress, it will only make things worse.

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Ways To Build Social and Emotional Intelligence in Your Children

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Every parent wants the best education for their children.  

School is a great place for children to learn to socialize, rationalize their feelings, and boost their academic prowess, but school cannot teach children everything they need to know, especially when it comes to social and emotional intelligence.

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