Dial Down the Drama + Thinking Parent, Thinking Child

Colleen O’Grady, author of Dial Down the Drama. Topic: Reducing conflict and reconnecting with your teenage daughter. Issues: Understand that teen girls are hardwired for drama; how to listen through the drama to tune into your daughter’s frustrations, insecurities, and anxieties; let go of fears over your daughter’s natural need to rebel and take risks; plan time to have fun with your daughter; much more Myrna Shure, author of Thinking Parent, Thinking Child. Topic: Turning everyday problems into solutions. Issues: Techniques to help children cope with common feelings such as anger, frustration, fear, loss, and self esteem; handling and preventing problems around bedtime, possessiveness, defiance, aggression, and risky behavior; nurturing relationships (including sibling rivalry); much more.