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Helping Teens Grow Without Feeling โNot Enoughโ: A New Way to Think About Teen Leadership Development
Helping Teens Grow Without Feeling โNot Enoughโ: A New Way to Think About Teen Leadership Development by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
Lessons from Leadership Coaching: What Middle Schoolers Teach Us About Growth
Lessons from Leadership Coaching: What Middle Schoolers Teach Us About Growth by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
Words That Stick: How We Communicate Matters More Than We Think
Words That Stick: How We Communicate Matters More Than We Think by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
Lessons from Leadership Coaching: What Middle Schoolers Teach Us About Growth
Lessons from Leadership Coaching: What Middle Schoolers Teach Us About Growth by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
Navigating the School System When Your Child Has Been Labeled a Troublemaker
Navigating the School System When Your Child Has Been Labeled a Troublemaker by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
Learning Is a Risk โ Are We Making It Safe to Build Student Confidence?
Learning Is a Risk โ Are We Making It Safe to Build Student Confidence? by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
What Does a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Do in a Custody Case?
Learn what a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) does, how they influence custody decisions, and what parents can expect during the GAL investigation.
How to Prepare for a Guardian ad Litem Interview or Home Visit
Learn how to prepare for a GAL interview or home visitโwhat questions to expect, how to organize evidence, and how to stay calm during custody cases.
What to Do If You Disagree with the GALโs Report
Disagree with your Guardian ad Litemโs report? Learn how to respond respectfully, gather new evidence, and challenge GAL recommendations in custody court.
Guardian ad Litem vs. Custody Evaluator: Whatโs the Difference?
Confused about the difference between a GAL and a custody evaluator? Learn what each does, how their reports influence the judge, and how to prepare.
When a Guardian ad Litem Is Appointed After Domestic Violence
Learn what happens when a GAL is appointed in a domestic violence custody case and how to prepare while protecting your safety and your childโs well-being.
How to Prepare for a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in a Custody Case
Learn how to prepare for a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in a custody case. Understand what a GAL does, how to organize evidence, and protect your childโs safety.
Leadership and Integrity Skills, and Giving Credit Where It's Due
Leadership and Integrity Skills, and Giving Credit Where It's Due by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
When โBad Behaviorโ Is a Leadership Testโfor Teens and Adults
When โBad Behaviorโ Is a Leadership Testโfor Teens and Adults by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
Should We Stay Together for the Kids? A Parentโs Guide to Divorce vs. Staying Married
Should you stay together for the kids? Learn the pros and cons, effects on children, and expert answers to FAQs about divorce vs. staying in an unhappy marriage.
Divorce Happens: Survival Scenarios: โHelp, My ex is threatening to move the kids out of state!โ
Family Law Attorney Jolee Vacchi explains what to do if relocation is threatened during divorce. Learn your legal rights, when to file an emergency motion, and how to protect your children while keeping communication calm and clear. What if your ex threatens to move the kids out of state? Family Law Attorney Jolee Vacchi explains custody relocation laws and urgent steps you can take.
What Happens When Co-Parents Canโt Agree on Anything?
High-conflict co-parenting can make even simple decisions impossible. When parents canโt agree, courts may step in with detailed parenting plans, decision-making authority, or parallel parenting structures. Fresh Starts also offers co-parenting experts who can help.
The Leadership Crisis: Why Leadership Accountability and Taking Responsibility Matters at Every Level
The Leadership Crisis: Why Leadership Accountability and Taking Responsibility Matters at Every Level by Lorraine Connell founder of Peers not Fears, Teen Leadership Coach
What to Do When Your Exโs New Partner Posts Photos of Your Kids on Social Media (even after you asked them not to!)
What if your co-parentโs new partner posts photos of your kids onlineโeven after youโve asked them not to? Learn why recommendations arenโt always enforceable, how to document concerns, and when to raise the issue in court. Download our free ebook What to Consider When Youโre Considering Divorce for compassionate guidance on co-parenting and digital boundaries.
The Best 60/40 Custody Schedules for Kids Ages 5โ13: Options, Examples, and What Research Says
Explore the best 60/40 custody schedules for kids ages 5โ13. Learn practical examples, age-based options, and how these custody arrangements support childrenโs mental health and family stability.