Dear Student Preparing to Return to School ….

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Back to school tips for students and parents: Students who reach out to help others often find that they are the ones who receive the most benefit.

The only 8 household rules you'll ever need

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Household rules work best when they are clear, consistent, and apply equally to children and adults. These 8 Household Rules are easy for all ages to understand, and they lay the groundwork to help children develop the skills they will need to enjoy healthy relationships for a lifetime.

Teach children with positive reinforcement

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Nag-free parenting takes initial investment, but the results are worth it! Learning how to use positive reinforcement -- rather than repetitious requests and yelling -- makes for a more peaceful household.

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Effective Time Out: A tutorial

Taking a time-out can be a powerful tool for improving communication, especially in emotionally charged situations. Following the rules of time out helps prevent conflicts from escalating, and promotes effective communication.

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Reduce misunderstandings with these six words

The secret to effective communication is not in the judging or evaluation of the content that is being shared (they might be "right," or perhaps not), but more in the understanding of the perspective of the other person (allowing them to feel heard).

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Reduce anxiety through thought stopping

Thought stopping involves identifying a useless, anxiety-producing thought, and replacing it with something else – ideally, something that helps you achieve your goals.

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Assertive communication

A "win at any cost" mentality does not work well with assertive communication. Instead, consider the other person, and recognize that you can only control your own behavior.

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