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Tips & strategies for navigating the teen years without losing your mind.

Pro Parenting Tip #48: Tap into Mirror Neurons
Teen Development Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD Teen Development Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD

Pro Parenting Tip #48: Tap into Mirror Neurons

"Do as I say, not as I do." Even though we may joke about it, the reality hits close to home. How often have we unintentionally mirrored behaviors we caution our kids against? 🙈 From urging them to stop yelling while raising our voices, to grabbing objects from their hands in response to their snatching, we've all been there. But, logically and biologically, this approach falls short.

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Pro Parenting Tip #45: Believe Them
Family Relationships Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD Family Relationships Cameron (Dr. Cam) Caswell, PhD

Pro Parenting Tip #45: Believe Them

A trend I noticed was winners thanking their parents for believing in them, accepting them for who they were, and supporting their crazy dreams. Brandon Uranowitz’s acceptance speech for Featured Actor in a Play was my personal favorite. He ended with this powerful plea to parents…

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