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Questions concerning Teens & the developmental stages that they are in. It doesn`t matter what the psychological or emotional behavior they are exhibiting. What matters is that you ask the questions & search out solutions!
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Experience in the area
I have worked with Teens in the school system through programs to provide life adjustment classes and with the Substance Abuse Prevention programs.
Organizations
National Council on Family Relations & Prevention Research
Education/Credentials
Education: A.A., B.S. Honors, (Psychology & Sociology), S.S.W., Masters, & PhD (Doctoral Student) Child and Family Studies (specialty bonding & attachment). AllFamilySolutions.com
Awards and Honors
International Who's Who of Professionals & Departmental Honors in Psychology
Past/Present Clients
Grandparents raising grandchildren, Teen parents, parents who have seperated/divorced, parents with children experiencing substance abuse issues, parents in need of parenting classes, parents who have experienced the death of a child/infant. Over 20 years of successful professional experience with children and families.
Education: A.A., B.S. Honors, (Psychology & Sociology),S.S.W., Masters, & PhD (Doctoral Student)Family Relations.
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What do you like about this subject?
Teens! I love to talk with parents about teenagers because they are the most misunderstood of all the child developmental stages. It is so incredibly easy to get parents and teens back on track with each other and so very rewarding! AllFamilySolutions.com
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I am working on a PhD in Family Relations and I truly want to leave parents with skills to enhance communication skills between them and their children. These communication skills not only enhance the present bonding and love, it carries them through the adult child's life! I love bringing families closer together. AllFamilySolutions.com
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Teenagers will often give off signals like they are not listening to you and indeed they are absorbing every word and action they hear and see! Don't pay attention to the body language when you are talking to a teen, they are trying hard not to be read as they are vulnerable and they are needing to seperate themselves emotionally! AllFamilySolutions.com
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Hmmm, this is not a popular concept, however, when parents and teens are having problems it is often because this time of seperation has snuck upon the parents and they were expecting it much later. Teens start the seperation process as young as 10 or 11 years of age! Parents are often unaware of their own grieving and bereavement as their child is no longer a baby. AllFamilySolutions.com
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Michele McMullen | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I think what the expert had to ..... |
| Darcy | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You made a very good point in ..... |
| LeeAnn | 10/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The only reason I made it my ..... |
| laurita young | 10/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. Your advice has been very helpful ..... |
| Van | 09/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from M. Kay Keller
2009-11-03 Teenager dating woman with teenaged daughter:
Dear Merci, Don't sit and watch anymore. As a matter of fact find something else to do with your time. While you may not agree with the situation both parties are over 18. The interesting part of life
2009-10-26 conflict between live in partner and college student living at home:
Dear Jeanette, She is 18 abuses you and disrespect you and what exactly do you need help with? Let her leave. Why you haven't told her she can't come back is beyond me. She is obviously old enough to
2009-10-25 Lack of motivation, not sleeping, no direction 19 years old:
Dear Michele, Well first of all she is 19. Stop trying to parent a 19 year old. If she hasn't gotten it by now it isn't going to happen. Next own up to the responsibility of teaching others how
2009-10-23 my 8 year old son:
Dear Tasha, I am glad you took the steps to get to a counselor. While "naked play" is normal within a year or two of the child's age range...and 8 year old is 6 years older than a 2 year old. I can
2009-10-20 My boyfriend hates my son:
Dear Darcy, Well you do well to worry about your son's emotional well being. You gave birth to your son and I hope you are hoping to have a lifelong relationship with him. A boyfriend however is someone
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