Posts Tagged Essential Parenting

West Ridge Academy: Signs That Your Teen Has A Drug Problem Part 2

Brian and Carrie are back again for this weeks podcast. This week we talk about more specific things that parents can look for in the home, in school, and in other areas life. A few of the signs that are discussed are:

  • Changes in friends
  • Changes in relationship between you and your teen.
  • Sudden drop in grades
  • Loss of interest in extra curricular activities
  • Change in sleeping pattern

We hope that this brief discussion can help you assess whether or not your child has a problem with drugs or alcohol.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at jmurdock@wracademy.com.

Next week we will discuss what you, as a parent can do, if your teen is struggling with a substance abuse problem.

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West Ridge Academy: The Big Secret To Connecting With Your Child

DadtellingmomsecretsmallerJeff puts Mat on the spot in a role play as he reveals the biggest secret to connecting with your child.

The secret is revealed 10 minutes and 13 seconds into the podcast. Then the discussion moves to the importance of belonging and feeling needed within the family.

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West Ridge Academy: 4 Tools You Can Use To Fix Connection Problems With Your Teen

unhappy friendsTopics Covered in today’s podcast:

How technology can create barriers to connection

3 Barriers to connection with your kids

4 Tools you can use to fix connection problems with your children

 

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West Ridge Academy: Parenting Essentials Part 1

Family_PicturesmallIn order to help as many parents as possible, West Ridge Academy has created the Hope and Healing Podcast. The podcast is designed to help parents who have struggling teens by providing access to the leading professionals at West Ridge and elsewhere in the community. We will provide useful information that you can apply to your family situation.

In this podcast, titled Parent Essentials Part 1, Jeff Murdock discusses the model that he has used with incredible success. he covers 2 of the essential tasks that parents must accomplish to give their child the best chance at success.

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