This video is to help one another speak about the school decision and other difficult decisions we are making at this time. This is for grandparents, family members, and friends. There are many difficult decision that parents and families are making and there is a way to support one another without
How to Understand the Use of Consequences
Let’s talk about consequences. One of the most frequent questions parents ask me in workshops and consultations is what is the consequence to a child’s challenging behavior. Most ask that question because they have an inappropriate goal. They've been told that the right goal is for your child to feel bad when they're not listening or when they've made a mistake. I want you to wonder: When was the last time that you learned anything while feeling bad?
Why "Parents Just Don't Understand" Teens In Times of Stress (Video)
There are many baffling behaviors of teens. For many parents of teens the behavior they could slightly tolerate is now exacerbated by the quarantine. Watch Lina Acosta Sandaal, child development expert and psychotherapist and Cristy Clavijo-Kish, mom of twin teens, explain the behavior and how to manage it while sheltering at home.
One Baffling Teen Behavior Explained (Video)
Why does your teen only come to you with a problem when their head is on fire? Here is the answer and tips on how to manage this baffling behavior of teens.
Talking Romantic Relationships with Older Kids (FB Live)
FB LIVE with Cristy from Los Tweens & Teens talking about how to manage the conversation about romantic relationships with your tweens and teens.
Top 3 Questions Teens Ask About Sex (Video)
You might be thinking, "Okay, I pretty much know what teens are asking about sex," but you may be a little surprised. Watch our founder speak with board-certified sex therapist Gabriela Galvan de Antillon of Blue Pearl Therapeutic to find out what teens want to know about sex.
Parenting During a Hurricane (VIDEO)
Founder of Stop Parenting Alone explains how to help your children feel emotionally safe during a hurricane.
Stop Doing This so You Can Be a Better Parent
There are two questions that parents always ask about their children that causes them to make mistakes. If you stop debating about these questions, you will be better able to choose how to manage your child.
First, stop wondering if the emotion your child is expressing is the "right" feeling for the moment. Feelings are not fact. Feelings are …
Speaking To Your Children About School Shootings
I have lost track of how many times I have cried and simultaneously been inspired due to the events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL. The school is close to home. I live in Miami. That morning I knew that many parents would be reaching out to me wondering how to best help their children.
Drugs & Alcohol: Protecting our Children (VIDEO)
Most parents fear their children could fall in the trap of misusing drugs and alcohol. This video helps you find answers to avoiding this fate.