by Rich Patterson | Oct 26, 2018 | Achievement, Encouragement, Teenagers
Adolescents: If Only Thinking We all get caught up in “if only” thinking, and a close examination of this concerning adolescents will help to focus on the moment. At times, I find myself thinking about why things should be different. It might be,... by Rich Patterson | Sep 26, 2018 | Achievement, Encouragement, Teenagers
If Only Thinking As a kid growing up in South Dakota as a young musician, I remember if only I lived in New York, where there were lots more playing opportunities. If only I lived nearer to a more prominent college. We get caught up in this If Only thinking so... by Rich Patterson | Sep 24, 2018 | Communication, Family & Relationships, Parenting
Changing Self and Others As the fall unfolds here in Colorado and the light snows begin to hit the mountains, it reminds me that life is full of changes in nature. These changes are true of ourselves as well. But who should change first? We want others to change to... by Rich Patterson | Sep 19, 2018 | Family & Relationships, Parenting
Middle School to High School Transition-Part 2 In part one of this series Middle School to High School Transition, we looked at the more demanding academic standards students face in high school. We discussed why students might not do as well grade-wise in high... by Rich Patterson | Sep 17, 2018 | Family & Relationships, Parenting
Middle School to High School Transition-Part 1 As a high school administrator, I would hear parents say to me every week, “I don’t understand what is going on; they did so well in middle school.” Grades slip, sometimes they tend to get into trouble...
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