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The Family Meeting - bringing cooperation and harmony to your home

Everyone is going in a different direction.  There are days when it can feel as if you're living under the same roof, but not connecting as a family.  There are also things that need to be talked about... as a family, and not on the run.

A regularly scheduled family meeting is just the thing to discuss what's going well, what needs work, and to set some goals for your family.  It's not meant to be crisis management, but it can help you deal with concerns before they become crises. It's a time to listen, share, problem-solve and celebrate each person's accomplishments.  A family meeting can be your first step to less worry and more cooperation and harmony in your home. 

  • Fern Weis is a certified coach (and a middle school teacher) who specializes in helping parents of teens to do more than just survive the teen years, and to maintain their sanity.

 

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