Your teenager is suffering, you want to help…you’re chomping at the bit to solve the problem….to perhaps fire off some advice or console them. Read this phenomenal (and brief) Blog about a real mom, her teenager and yes……Active Listening. #activelistening #parenting #teenagers #lettinggo #problems #empathy http://www.parentskills.com.au/blog/hardest-lesson-helping-our-young-ones-learn-their-mistakes

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Rely on Our Parenting Programs for More Positive Childcare

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All parents and guardians, even the most confident, may at some stage feel they could do with some advice and guidance when tackling everyday issues with young children and teenagers.

Regular Family Meetings to Solve Problems: some guidance to have a great experience

Written by Judith Richardson

Holding Family Problem Solving Meetings regularly will have so many benefits for your whole family and raise trust and confidence within your relationships.

A Beautiful Saturday Morning Until…

Written by Melissa Strader

Responding to her child's intense raw emotions, P.E.T. Instructor Melissa Strader explores her best choice of action even when she too felt like screaming!

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The Effectiveness Training Institute of Australia (ETIA) Ltd is a not-for-profit, community based organisation that is dedicated to making courses in communication and conflict resolution skills available and accessible to all people in Australia.

ETIA’s mission is to provide individuals with effective communication and conflict resolution skills to build connected, harmonious relationships.

Our inspiration and programs come from the late Dr Thomas Gordon who is the author and founder of Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) program and Gordon Training International (GTI).

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