Could Your Child Be Depressed? Check Out These Eight Signs!
If your child has been exhibiting any of these 8 symptoms of depression, get them evaluated as soon as possible by a professional.
Five Tips for Creating Social Events with Your Shy Teen
Five Tips for Creating Social Events with Your Shy Teen by Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Professional Coach It is very common that parents notice that their teen doesn’t have much of a social life but they don’t always know what to do about it. This lack of a social life is something I [...]
The Six Things that Teens Most Need from Their Parents
As an educator, coach and parent, I have learned what it takes to parent teen and young adults. Teens and young adults want to have their own identities and show their parents that they can make it on their own. However, their desire to be independent doesn’t mean that they don’t need their parents. [...]
Every Day Is a Series of Decisions
Did it ever occur to you that each day is a series of decisions? Some of the decisions are inconsequential such as what to wear, what show you are going to watch on TV, etc. What about the more important decisions? I encourage you to think about whether you’re more important decisions are bringing you [...]
Will Your Child Lose Ground Academically This Summer?
Will Your Child Lose Ground Academically This Summer? Ten Things Your Child Could Enjoy Learning! By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.S., M.A., Certified Professional Coach At this time in the academic year when students are finishing up at school, all kids talk about is how they need a break from school. This claim is true! [...]
Ten Ways How Motherhood Changed My Life
Ten Ways How Motherhood Changed My Life By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Professional Coach Motherhood has changed me in so many ways. I doubt that I would be the person that I am today if I had not become a mom. My transformation took place almost 24 years ago. I had twins, so [...]
Words Can Change Your World
I recently saw a very impressive video called “The Power of Words” It was posted by Purple Feather, a company which helps businesses craft their message. It opens with a blind man, begging for money with a mat, sign, and a tin cup in front of him. The message on the sign is, “I’m [...]
Summer is Less Than 10 Weeks Away! Does Your Teen Have a Job?
Summer is less than 10 weeks away! Does your teen have a job yet? By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Professional Coach Summer is really just around the corner and you may be wondering if your teen should get a job. The time for teens to start job hunting is now! College students finish [...]
Does Your Teen Have the Academic Blahs?
Does Your Child Have the Academic Blahs? By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S. Certified Professional Coach All the folders are tattered from use and school has lost the excitement of fall! Your child is dreaming of summer vacation! How do you keep your child motivated? It isn’t always easy, but here are some quick tips. [...]
Three Tips for Getting on the Same Page with Your Spouse about the Kids
Three Tips for Getting on the Same Page with Your Spouse about the Kids By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., Certified Professional Coach There isn’t any discipline plan that can be effective if you and your spouse are not on the same page. Disagreements about discipline philosophies can also play havoc with marriages. Maybe you [...]