Life Coaching
From Mood Swings to Academic Struggles: How Mental Health Changes Affect Your Teen
As a parent, you might notice your teen acting differently. They might come home and head straight to their room, skipping their usual chat. This change could be a phase, or it might signal something more significant. Understanding these changes is crucial for their well-being. High school demands are intense and often overshadow the importance…
Read MoreOvercome Test Anxiety & Improve Problem Solving with the Walt Disney Strategy
Have you ever felt stuck when trying to solve a problem or navigate through academic challenges? Creativity often serves as the key to unlocking innovative solutions and achieving your goals. In the realm of problem-solving, the Walt Disney Strategy by Robert Dilts stands out as a powerful and versatile technique. It draws inspiration from the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Role: Early Warning Signs of a Passive-Aggressive Child
When a mother of a 12-year-old girl reached out, I was taken aback. “Every interaction turns into a power struggle, and it’s exhausting.” It was hard to believe her daughter’s aggressive behavior was solely due to her. After our talk, it became evident that the mother’s actions played a part. Learn how to identify early…
Read MoreThe Power of Bedtime Stories: How Reading to Young Children Influences Their Development
As a teacher with a background in psychology, I have seen firsthand the power of storytelling in shaping young minds. Reading to young children is not only a fun and enjoyable experience, but it can also have a profound impact on their development. In particular, bedtime stories have been shown to be especially beneficial for children.…
Read MoreHow to Increase Your Child’s Motivation in School: Tips for Parents
As a parent, you can have a huge impact on your child’s motivation in school. Understanding your child’s school environment is the first step to helping them become more motivated. In this article, we will discuss how to better understand your child’s school environment and how to use this understanding to increase their motivation. …
Read MoreTips to support a perfectionist teenager
The other day I put out an Instagram poll in my Story to ask all teenagers to tell me what was currently stressing them out the most. Besides the common answers like school and parents, I thought one answer was particularly useful to take up as a blog post and video idea. A perfectionist personality?…
Read MoreHow do you teach self-confidence to your child?
(Video in German with 🇺🇸🇧🇷🇵🇾 subtitles👍) Two weeks ago I put out a video asking parents what they think were important skills to learn for their children and teens. Their responses ranged from self-responsibility, finding a circle of friends, motivation and self-confidence. Since self-confidence and motivation go hand in hand, I decided to take…
Read MoreWhy try Active Listening with your Teen?
What is Active Listening & why should I use it? Have you ever been told “You don’t get it!” Sometimes it might be a tense situation you’re in and emotions are overwhelming. Other times your teen might have the feeling that they told you something and were misunderstood. Knowing how to apply Active Listening will…
Read MoreHow to avoid miscommunication
Do you ever leave a conversation realizing that you were the only one talking and you didn’t learn anything about the other person? It might happen with a family member, friend or business partner. Miscommunication! Other times you might feel that others aren’t listening to you. That is most likely not due to your…
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