November 13, 7pm Please join Coach Sheri at this free presentation from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. o explore how screen time affects your child’s mental health. Learn practical tips and strategies to help navigate today’s screen-dependent world and foster a healthier relationship with technology!Visit www.lwsf.org/our-work/parent-chat.
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December 5, 12pm PST Athletic coaches of girls’ sports often observe and have to support their players with friendship issues and girl drama. This workshop will give you the tools and resources to better understand and help the girls handle the situations. More information see https://be.teen-wise.com/gameon
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November 9, 2024 Coach Sheri will speak at this event, which is dedicated to supporting parents and families of teens who are facing challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or feeling out of place. When Melanie Brown approached me for this event, I knew it was something truly important to contribute to. Melanie has a
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Your daughter made a mistake. It was a doozy. And now the entire school is talking about it, and the gossip is in high gear. Girls are choosing sides and alliances. Your daughter is being ostracized. You know what she did, and you agree it was a very poor choice. You also know that your
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November 2nd, 9amCome join us for the ADD/ADHD Parent Summit in Sammamish! This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity for parents to gather and learn about strategies, tips, and resources for supporting children with ADHD. With expert speakers and representatives from local resources, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical tools to navigate the unique challenges
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As parents, it’s only natural to want to shield our teens from life’s hardships. We intervene when they stumble, hoping to smooth the path and make their journey a bit less bumpy. But what if, in our efforts to protect them, we’re actually robbing them of valuable opportunities to build resilience?
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September 12, 3pm PST Live Information Session New training for School counselors, Therapists, Life coaches, Sports coaches, After-school program staff and Girl Scout troop leaders – join the Live session to learn more about the new Get Teen Wise training where we will will equip professionals with the tools and insights to understand the social
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October 3, 2024 6:30 pm PST In middle school, friendship dynamics become more complicated, emotional, and important for our daughters. As parents it is difficult to know what to say and do to support our daughters through the ups and downs. By delving into middle school girl world, we can understand how to best support
Girl Drama LIVE: How to support your daughter through the ups and downs Read More »
So… who is Traci? I remember vividly all the struggles, heartache, and girl drama that I experienced as a preteen and teen. In 5th grade several of our classmates decided to group together and make my two friends and I the outcasts…excluding us from things, making fun of us, ganging up on us. In high
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Parenting a teen is the ultimate balancing act. You want to be their biggest fan, their safety net, and sometimes, their life coach. But here’s the kicker: how do you do all that without making them feel like they’re carrying the weight of your expectations on their young shoulders? Love vs. Pressure: A Fine Line
Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Support Without Overburdening Your Teen Read More »