The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

Is  your teen listening? If you aren't texting in today's culture, you may not be talking! Many parents are experiencing that texting is the best way to communicate with their teens.  Although many prefer talking, many more parents have finally given into texting to their kids.  Even in their own home - room to room! What has happened to communication, discussions, and heart to heart conversations - face to face? Texting happened.  Technology happened, and here we are today. Here are 10 reasons why Lindsay Willison chooses to talk to her friends rather than texting: Texting cost extra on my mobile phone plan. I have better things to do than to work my fingers on a key pad smaller than the palm of my hand. I’d rather hear my friend’s voice. I can talk with them on my way somewhere, even in the car with the hands free voice equipment. I hate to read abbreviated English language – and writing it would really go against my grain.  Example...

Parenting can be challenging and you will hear over and over again communication is key .  Key to many topics including teaching your children the dangers of substance abuse , navigating social networking , talking to strangers , the conversation of sex , and much more.  Listening is a skill that doesn't come easy to many people, however parents especially need to use their ears and eyes to not only hear but to listen to their kids.   Family Education has some great reasons and advice to enhance your listening skills.  Take the time to review them and become a better parent to your children and even your own friends. Listening carefully is how you gather information about what's going on in your child's life and head. Listening effectively builds strong relationships. Listening thoughtfully shows respect. Listening is always the first step in solving problems. Listening to your child's perspective will teach you a lot. Kids are smarter t...

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kidlutions is offering an excellent source to help your kids if they are dealing with a loved one with cancer with KidTalkCards (TM). Help your kids to talk about Breast Cancer. Source: Kidlutions Each year, thousands of individuals will be diagnosed with breast cancer. We recognize that breast cancer patients do not exist in a vacuum. They are mothers, daughters, grandmothers, granddaughters, aunts, sisters and friends. A cancer diagnosis can put families in a tailspin. Keeping track of treatment and appointments, medications and emotions can be tough for adults. At Kidlutions ™, we know how difficult it can be for children, too. We know the questions, worries and concerns that go through kids' heads when a family member receives a diagnosis of cancer, becasue we have helped many of them in our practice. Here's What You Get: KidTalkCards™ : Dealing with Breast Cancer, can help you ask the right questions to get kids talking about what...