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10 Keys to an Intentional, Easeful Back to School Season

Courtney Harris Coaching
August 14, 2018
Restorative Practices for Families / Talking to Teenagers
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Some children and teens can't wait to get back into the routine of school; they might be excited to reconnect with friends, to resume extracurriculars, to get out of the house more. And others are dreading getting back to campus; they might resist or fear the structure, the workload, the socialization, the pressures. Regardless of where your teen is on this spectrum of back to school feelings, they are likely experiencing the energy of transition. And you too! Keep reading for 10 keys to an intentional back to school because the more aware we can be through this change, the more easeful this season will be.

Quick Connection: Making Agreements with Teens

Courtney Harris Coaching
July 3, 2018
Quick Connection Tips / Talking to Teenagers
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You and your family can make agreements about screentime, chores, finances or allowances, curfew, and so on. When you and your child or teen reach agreements TOGETHER, the buy-in is stronger. They are more likely to follow through with genuine interest and commitment. Plus, there’s less weight on you! Instead of giving instructions or reminders-- which can feel like nagging-- you can ask/remind your teen, “What did we agree to?”

The Power of Setting Boundaries

Courtney Harris Coaching
May 1, 2018
Self-Care for Parents / Talking to Teenagers
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As parents, caregivers, and supporters, it’s important to set limits in order to protect our energy and time. Boundaries support us in living with intention and getting our needs met. Furthermore, each one of us has the powerful responsibility to determine our boundaries and to create a life that reflects these values.

Talking to Teenagers… About Stress

Teens who are experiencing stress may quickly change habits or routines, and when you become aware of this as the parent or caregiver, it can be easy to go into investigation-mode. You want to know what your teen is facing so that you can help them solve it and find relief. These moments require you to slow down, breathe deep, and focus on connection first; keep reading for strategies on how to talking to your teenager about their stress and overwhelm.

Talking to Teenagers… About Decision-Making

Have you witnessed your teen in the midst of decision-making anxiety? They may have been struggling to make a choice about anything from whether or not they should go to the school dance, to what they wanted to eat for dinner, to which courses to take next semester, to how they wanted to dress for school. Indecision can arise over things small and seemingly irrelevant, hugely impactful, and anywhere in between. Keep reading for 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Make a Decision when they feel stuck.

Talking to Teenagers… About Routines

Parents and educators of young children and children with specific developmental or learning needs often use routine charts with images or pictures to teach shared responsibility, consistency, and self-sufficiency. Many teenagers consider these visual aids unnecessary or even childish. How, then, can you support tweens, teens, and young adults in building daily routines that support their social, emotional, and mental development? Keep reading for 10 practical ways to support tweens, teens, and young adults in building daily routines that support their unique stage of development.

Talking to Teenagers… About Self-Care

Courtney Harris Coaching
January 9, 2018
Self-Care for Parents / Talking to Teenagers
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We are never too young to learn and implement self-care. In fact, the rapidly changing teenage brain can gain stability and become more resilient through self-care practices. The lives of teens can be drastically transformed, supported, and affirmed through self-care tools.

Honoring Your Needs in 2018: Questions for Teens and Parents

Courtney Harris Coaching
January 2, 2018
Self-Care for Parents / Talking to Teenagers
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Today, I’m offering my personal meditation on 2017, an account of navigating (and thriving in) the world as a highly sensitive, empathic, and introverted person. My personal practice is very similar to (and, in fact, informs) the ways I teach and coach, especially when I have the opportunity to serve teens or parents with needs similar to mine.

Talking to Teenagers… A 6-Step Process

This 6-Step Process gives you tools for communicating with your tween or teen on the days they come home upset and venting, and even on the days when they respond with silence.

Talking to Teenagers… About Having Fun!

This week, we make space for some of the lighter things in life. It’s time to talk about being playful and having fun! In my work with parents, I use a three-pronged focus on self-care, communication, and child-centered action. Each of these elements deserves, in fact, depends on, joy… YOU and your teenager deserve to have fun and to play.

LET’S STAY IN TOUCH, FRIEND!