Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

10-25-2023

When students are emotionally healthy, they can perform their best academically. Here are some ways you can support your teen's well-being:

Know the difference between feelings and behavior. For example, if your teen says "I feel like punching someone!" this doesn’t mean your student will actually do it. Instead of saying, “You’d better not!” you might say, “You sound really frustrated. Let’s talk about it.”
Be open to questions. Teens need to be able to ask questions without fear of being judged. For instance, your teen might say, “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,” try: “Tell me what you think, and then I’ll explain my view.”
Compliment your teen more than you criticize. Aim for about three times as much praise as criticism. And when you do criticize, your comments should be helpful. For example, “You’ve been having trouble in English. Let’s talk about some things that might help.”
Accept the person your teen is. Don't make comparisons to other people.

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