Have you ever experienced moments when you are trying to have a conversation with your preteen/teen and all you get is “yeah,” “good,” or “okay, I guess”? It may sometimes feel like you have to pull things out of them because otherwise, you won’t have any meaningful conversations with them. This does not only happen …
“It’s important to build trust with your child”. This is one of the things that may sometimes seem easier said than done. Especially when this sentence refers to the relationship between parents and older children. At times, the lines of communication may seem completely shut, making it hard to find an opening to connect with …
When kids enter middle school, it feels like they are entering a whole new world (No Aladdin pun intended, lol) because that’s exactly what happens. Everything is completely different. They make new friendships while losing old ones. Puberty makes its grand entrance. Friendship dynamics become more complex, school becomes more fast-paced, and responsibilities begin to …