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Teen Communication: Talk Without Shutdowns (Use the LOWER method)
Feel like every chat with your teen hits a wall? Use the LOWER method (Label, Own, Wait, Explore, Resolve) to lower defensiveness, spark easy, low-pressure conversations, and rebuild trust one small step at a time. Read more
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LOWER Method: Calm Conflicts with Scripts for Blended & Single Parents
When tempers spike, the LOWER method gives you simple scripts to pause, name what’s happening, and choose a calmer next step—so you break repeat fights, protect connection, and model skills your kids will use for life. Get step-by-step prompts, real-world examples for blended and single-parent homes, and quick agreements you can try tonight. Read more
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How Many Minutes of Quality Family Time Do Kids Really Need Each Day? (A LOWER-Method Guide)
You don’t need marathon hangouts to raise connected kids—aim for 15–30 intentional minutes a day (plus 10–15 one-on-one a few times a week) and let the LOWER method lower the pressure with tiny, doable rituals. Start tonight with a 15-minute, device-free micro-ritual or a quick car-line chat, and watch consistency—not perfection—do the heavy lifting. Read more