by kc_admin | Oct 17, 2019 | Expand Possibilities, Strengthen Family Relationships
“Connect me with people and places that broaden my world.” Expanding possibilities is about how we can help young people see new potential and possibilities for their future. By connecting them with ideas, experiences, people, and places outside their everyday lives,...
by kc_admin | Oct 16, 2019 | Share Power, Strengthen Family Relationships
“Treat Me with Respect and Give Me a Say” Sharing power is the way we influence, learn from, and work with each other in our family relationships. Sharing power with kids helps prepare them to be responsible adults. As our kids grow older, they develop increased...
by kc_admin | Oct 15, 2019 | Provide Support, Strengthen Family Relationships, Uncategorized
“Help Me Complete Tasks and Achieve Goals” Supporting kids is an important role for parents. Young people are more likely to reach goals when parents and family members are there to provide support to help them get through tough situations, set boundaries and keep...
by kc_admin | Oct 15, 2019 | Challenge Growth, Strengthen Family Relationships
“Push me to Keep Getting Better” As adults, we often look back on challenges in our life as times of growth–and sometimes even our best experiences. So it’s also important to challenge growth in our families as well, to inspire, encourage and influence young...
by kc_admin | Oct 14, 2019 | Developmental Relationships, Express Care, Strengthen Family Relationships
“You Matter to Me” Expressing care is fundamental to strong and healthy family relationships. Because of that, it’s important to tell family members we care about them and that we want the best for them. But we can also express care through other...
by kc_admin | Sep 24, 2018 | Developmental Relationships, Strengthen Family Relationships
By Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, PhD Today’s parenting adults and families are saturated with advice about what to do, what not to do, and what matters most. They’re told to get involved, but not to be helicopter or lawnmower or tiger parents. Or perhaps they should be...
