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Most parents and teachers know the frustration of repeating the same rule over and over, only to watch it be broken again. Whether it’s a child who won’t follow household rules about screen time or a student who keeps ignoring classroom rules about staying in their seat, traditional consequences can start to lose their impact. This is where a strategy called the Broken Rule Assignment  can be especially effective. The Broken Rule Assignment is a parenting tool (and teaching t

Teenagers are masters of concealment. Even the most talkative child can suddenly become private, guarded, or “fine.” While some secrecy is a normal part of growing up, many teens carry real struggles they don’t have the words—or courage—to share. The good news? You don’t need dramatic interventions or heart-to-heart interrogations to help. Often, the most effective support is quiet, consistent, and observant. Here are five common struggles teens may be facing beneath the surf

Trauma is not something any parent can completely prevent. Life includes loss, conflict, disappointment, and change. What is  within a parent’s influence is how protected, supported, and emotionally equipped a child is when they encounter difficult experiences. Trauma-proofing isn’t about shielding children from reality—it’s about strengthening the internal and external buffers that reduce the likelihood that stress becomes overwhelming or long-lasting. Below are practical, r