http://www.yourparentpartner.com Elaine Gaither - Coaching for Parents of Teens Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:15:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_1009" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Words of Wisdom"][/caption] My favorite resource is Deepak Chopra’s Words of Wisdom I had the honor and pleasure of attending two Deepak Chopra senimars. The crown jewel from each retreat was finding an awareness of our self talk. We expend enormous amounts of energy using blaming/victim words. We don’t ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/coping-skills/solution-to-anger-deepak-chopras-words-of-wisdom/ [caption id="attachment_1011" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Letting off Steam"][/caption] Let’s talk about positive ways of letting off steam Anger Management is one of the healthiest coping skills around. From time to time we lose it. A calculated dose of letting it out is OK. Finding positive outlets is the key to overcoming our “not ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/coping-skills/anger-management-letting-off-steam/ [caption id="attachment_1013" align="alignright" width="150" caption="It is time to get REAL!"][/caption] Let’s be REAL! One of my favorite ah ha moments comes from Deb Ford’s book: The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: I highly recommend this book! (Cut and paste this URL) http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Light-Chasers-Reclaiming/dp/1573227358 She states that you cannot put ice cream on a pile ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/coping-skills/i%e2%80%99m-not-just-blowing-pixie-dust/ [caption id="attachment_1026" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Remember your Affirmations!"][/caption] My Commitment to you One of my values for 7 Steps to Peace of Mind is brevity. It gives you a quick chance to read and truly soak in articles at your own pace. As part of my “one stop parenting stop” philosophy, you can ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/coping-skills/the-key-to-making-an-affirmation-work-for-you/ “I accept myself for who I am” [caption id="attachment_1018" align="alignright" width="150" caption="I AM Who I AM"][/caption] What a powerful message to send yourself everyday.  It is amazing to see how 7 simple words can make such a profound impact on your life. Positive self talk helps you to develop a positive attitude ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/coping-skills/affirmations-i-am-who-i-am/ [caption id="attachment_1015" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Speak to Me"][/caption] Choosing affirmations that speak to you Focusing on famous quotes and examples are great ways to begin using affirmations. These pearls of wisdom are in line with the values of 7 Steps to Peace of Mind Parenting. They are specially designed to motivate and energize ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/coping-skills/affirmations-speak-to-me/ [caption id="attachment_1020" align="alignright" width="150" caption="I BELIEVE!!"][/caption] Positive Affirmations can manifest your dreams An affirmation is a positive statement that you make about yourself. By creating  specific, clear statements  you will  manifest what you desire.  Our outside world is a reflection of out internal programming. Emotions, clarity and feelings are the key ingredients ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/coping-skills/believe-when-you-believe-it-you-will-see-it/ [caption id="attachment_1024" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Let's Make Some Changes"][/caption] For a Peace and Harmony in the Family- Behavior Contracts are a Must! Behavior contracts set the tone for the family. These plans make rules and  guidelines clear for ALL family members.  With contracts, all the "guess work" is out. Nobody has to say, ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/parenting-tips/peaceful-families-start-with-behavior-contracts/ Tips for Using Behavior Contracts : Information from this is credited to: www.teenbehavioralcontracts.com www.parentcontracts.com Consider purchasing pre-written contracts if needed Both are under $20 and are well worth the investment . You can use their guidelines in making your own personal family contracts. Parents that enforce behavior contracts are likely to notice in ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/parenting-tips/behavior-contracts-for-teens-start-here/ Victim to Victorious Nina Guilbeau author Introduction by: Elaine Gaither This article focuses on the victim and gives tips on how to react to the bully. It is centered on sibling bullying, but can be applied to school bullying as well. Often times, the victim is fearful of physical threats and ... http://www.yourparentpartner.com/parenting-tips/vivtim-to-victorious/