Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

12-10-2021

When students are emotionally healthy, they can perform their best in school. Here are some ways you can support your teen:

Recognize the difference between feelings and behavior. For example, if your teen says he feels like punching someone, this doesn’t mean he’ll actually do it. Instead of saying, “You’d better not!” you might say, “I know you’re really frustrated. Let’s talk about it.”
Be open to questions. Kids need to be able to ask questions without fear of being judged. For instance, your teen says, “What if a friend stole something. What would you do?” Instead of responding, “If your friends steal, I’m not letting you spend time with them,” start a dialogue by saying “Tell me what you think, and then I’ll explain my view.”
Compliment more than you criticize. Praise your teen about three times as much as you criticize him. And when you do criticize, your comments should be helpful. For example, “You’ve been having trouble in math. Let’s talk about some things that might help.”
Accept your teen for who he is. Don't compare him with other people.

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Nye County Schools
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