I love to talk about books with students, but reading together is also a great, not-too-intrusive way to gain access to your own child’s thoughts. I learned this firsthand when my 14-year-old daughter Emily and…
There’s nothing worse than an epic battle with kids over homework. Or watching your kids shut down because they feel stuck, frustrated and defeated. With a little creativity, parents can help them overcome barriers to…
A year ago, an eighth grade student came into my counseling office looking stricken. Over the weekend, Lara’s parents had told her they were moving from Maryland to a country in South America. Her father’s…
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