Archive for July, 2011

“May I Please?” and “No Can Do:” Guidelines for Kids on Making and Refusing Requests Assertively

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Do you know a child who is a little on the timid side when it comes to asking for what he needs? Does the word “pushover” come to mind when you think of how he is treated by his friends? While most kids are unreservedly bold in making and refusing requests from parents and siblings, it is quite common for youth to have difficulty asserting themselves with non-family members. Adults can help kids develop skills to assert important needs and refuse unreasonable requests by teaching fundamental assertiveness skills. (more…)

5 Strategies for Parents Coping with a Daughter's Passive Aggressive Behavior

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Please check out my article, featured on Daughters.com.  The post offers insight into the intentionally maddening world of passive aggressive behavior and tips for how parents can cope with–and effectively change–this pattern of behavior.

 

 

5 Strategies for Parents Coping with a Daughter’s Passive Aggressive Behavior

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Please check out my article, featured on Daughters.com.  The post offers insight into the intentionally maddening world of passive aggressive behavior and tips for how parents can cope with–and effectively change–this pattern of behavior.

 

 

What's in a Friend? A Brainstorming Exercise for Kids

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One of the most important things in the world for a child is to have friends. In childhood, friends are a source of fun, learning, and support. Some friendships, however, can be dangerous and destructive. Does your child know how to tell the difference between a friend and a “frenemy?” (more…)

What’s in a Friend? A Brainstorming Exercise for Kids

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by in anger, assertiveness, Being a Mom, building self-esteem in girls, bullying, friends, kids, Parenting

One of the most important things in the world for a child is to have friends. In childhood, friends are a source of fun, learning, and support. Some friendships, however, can be dangerous and destructive. Does your child know how to tell the difference between a friend and a “frenemy?” (more…)

Childhood Trauma, Family Violence & Bullying

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Please check out this fantastic article by my friend and fellow clinician, Leslie TenBroeck, about the relationship between childhood trauma, family violence, and bullying:

http://www.kidspeace.org/blog.aspx?id=3472&blogid=104 (more…)

Childhood Trauma, Family Violence & Bullying

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by in anger, Being a Mom, bullying, Parenting

Please check out this fantastic article by my friend and fellow clinician, Leslie TenBroeck, about the relationship between childhood trauma, family violence, and bullying:

http://www.kidspeace.org/blog.aspx?id=3472&blogid=104 (more…)

How to Be Angry: An Assertive Anger Expression Group Guide for Kids and Teens

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Best. Mail Delivery. Ever.

Just got home to find copies of my new book, How to Be Angry: An Assertive Anger Expression Group Guide for Kids and Teens, on my front porch.  Please check it out here or at amazon.com. 

I wrote it specifically for professionals and parents to help kids learn that having angry feelings does not make you bad; it makes you human.  Learning how to effectively cope with and express those feelings in ways that enhance–rather than damage–relationships is the key.

How to Be Angry is packed with discussion-starters, games, and kid-friendly activites to help young people learn how to express their anger in assertive, relationship-building ways.  It features two chapters on standing up to bullies, as well as tips on disagreeing without arguing, making and refusing requests, and responding to others’ anger.

I hope you enjoy it…check back and let me know what you think!

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13 Common Phrases to Let You Know Your Child is Being Passive Aggressive

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Does your child express his anger with a passive aggressive vocabulary?  Check out this post from Psychology Today to find out:

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201107/13-common-phrases-let-you-know-your-child-is-being-passive-ag

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Signe Whitson is an author and educator on bullying, crisis intervention, and child and adolescent emotional and behavioral health. In her articles, books, and training workshops, Signe provides down-to-earth, practical advice for professionals and parents on navigating the daily challenges of living and working with children, tweens and teens.

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