Ellen Mossman-Glazer, M.S.Ed.

Ellen Mossman-Glazer, M.S.Ed. Best Selling Author of "The Parent's Handbook for Talking WITH Your Teens About Social Media" and Canada. Purchase Book - https://goo.gl/Jk46ro

Combining best practices of developmental psychology, life coaching and education, Ellen Mossman-Glazer helps parents to transform their relationships with their kids from stressed and stormy to peaceful and playful. She helps kids to give up the fight without giving up their spirit. Ellen is a child development specialist, counselor, educator, best-selling author and kids' yoga teacher. She has w

orked with families and kids from tots to teens, in treatment, education, and outreach settings in the U.S. Her articles have been published in national print and online publications. Be sure to get your hands on her Best Seller, The Parent's Handbook for Talking WITH Your Teens about Social Media: The Right Words and Effective Techniques to Get Your Kids Safely On Board. Best Seller - "The Parent's Handbook for Talking WITH Your Teens About Social Media"

In seconds, parents can master the techniques and words for engaging their teens and pre-teens in the important must-have conversations about social media. Parental controls and filters last only so long with kids and before they know it parents NEED to be openly talking to their teens about social media, despite the embarrassing, worrisome, confrontational, or tricky topics that arise from social networking. This book is a ‘how to’ parent’s handbook revealing simple secrets for talking confidently and comfortably with their teens The Parent’s Handbook for talking WITH Your Teens about SOCIAL MEDIA gives parents the words, the wisdom, and the effective communication tools for starting and continuing the essential conversations about their teens’ actions and activities on Facebook and other social networks.

As we work with getting our kids online safely...sharing a tool that may help them (and us) reduce the spam in our inbox...
01/03/2025

As we work with getting our kids online safely...sharing a tool that may help them (and us) reduce the spam in our inbox.

At best, spam emails are annoying. At worst, they’re pushing scams or trying to install malware on your device. Here are some ways to get fewer spam emails.

We are the boss. When we got the title “parent“ along with that came the responsibility of gradually letting you make yo...
12/30/2024

We are the boss. When we got the title “parent“ along with that came the responsibility of gradually letting you make your own decisions, but also being the people here to catch you when we know a choice is not the right one.

Unfortunately you will understand all this at some point in the years ahead. Right now-we have to disagree.

Winter Break is HERE- how are you making out with the kiddos at home?  Those well-thought-out plans don't make it very f...
12/27/2024

Winter Break is HERE- how are you making out with the kiddos at home? Those well-thought-out plans don't make it very far sometimes.

Parenting tips: buy extra batteries and stock the fridge. Sharing this fun video so you don't feel alone...

The funny ladies of What's Up Moms are already fed up with the holidays.

12/21/2024

Holidays can be a time to make even chores joyful.

School nights (when kids are tired, have homework and need downtime) are not the time to add chores to their daily list. Just think of yourself after work! Kids also feel the end of the day! If things get more chill for you at work over holiday time and the kids are home- what an opportunity to jump in as a family to complete big projects. Everyone can do their own job or get everything done as a team, perhaps using screen time as a reward.

Use the holidays to connect with your teens...sounds impossible, right? Think about it- they are home with family, away ...
12/18/2024

Use the holidays to connect with your teens...sounds impossible, right?

Think about it- they are home with family, away from the stress of schoolwork and the influence of friends. Schedule time to spend with them and connect...here are some ideas on how...

Parents, make the most of the holidays when school is out to really connect with your teen. Three ideas to consider.

While this time of year brings together friends and family, if your child is a "loner" at school, the holidays can make ...
12/14/2024

While this time of year brings together friends and family, if your child is a "loner" at school, the holidays can make them feel even more excluded. No BFF gift exchange, no party invitations. If this sounds like your child, here are some tips to help them avoid feeling left out:

- Make home a welcoming space to invite over one friend at holiday time
- Help find other social connections - church or synagogue youth groups, sports groups- the swim team, etc. and invite them over
- Don’t get too pushy so your child doesn’t feel shamed
- Listen and validate feelings

We talk often of the need for parents to monitor screen time, but we know there are challenges that come along with this...
12/01/2024

We talk often of the need for parents to monitor screen time, but we know there are challenges that come along with this. Especially with the ever-changing digital world we live in. Below is an infographic noting some of the top challengers. Interested to hear if you have any positive ways to combat any....

Trending searches right now for parents: "how to keep kids occupied during Thanksgiving" or "fun family things to do on ...
11/26/2024

Trending searches right now for parents: "how to keep kids occupied during Thanksgiving" or "fun family things to do on Thanksgiving".

I wanted to put a good resource at your finger tips...check out the article from the Today Show for some helpful tips and activities for everyone.

Make new memories this Thanksgiving with these inspired ideas for the entire family.

Top 3 tips to Strengthen Bonds with your Kids during this holiday week: 1) Create meaningful traditions 2) Make eye cont...
11/24/2024

Top 3 tips to Strengthen Bonds with your Kids during this holiday week:
1) Create meaningful traditions
2) Make eye contact
3) Show affection

Check out the full article for more...

Found: Simple but powerful ways to ensure all of your children feel loved, valued, and like a VIP.

11/22/2024

Sometimes the FOMO (fear of missing out) can make you hesitant to put down your phone. Being immediately available, responding immediately, is the culture created for the era of the cell phone.

Tell me more, or like this post, if you remember back in the the day when your voicemail was recorded in a little box at home and you were quite cool with waiting till you got there to check messages?

You don't always have to be available or respond right away.. Yes, parents have peace of mind when they can immediately connect with their child; a great purpose for cell phones. Go into your phone and see how much time you are on that screen. Imagine using that time to do the thing you’ve been wanting to do. THEN posting about it?!

Following rules = Parent Trust = Increased Freedom,   Ignoring rules = Loss of Privilege.  Check out more tips in my boo...
11/18/2024

Following rules = Parent Trust = Increased Freedom,

Ignoring rules = Loss of Privilege.

Check out more tips in my book....

Ellen Mossman-Glazer, M.S.Ed. Author of “The Parent’s Handbook for Talking WITH Your Teens About SOCIAL MEDIA” Available On Amazon.com Click To Buy About Ellen: Combining best practices of developmental psychology, life coaching and education, Ellen Mossman-Glazer helps parents to transform th...

11/14/2024

As your kids get older, move away from being the rule setter to creating agreements. Agreements are different in that you decide together and is mutually acceptable to both of you. Your teen may be more willing to accept parameters if they are given more opportunity for input and decision making.

This brings up back to my previous example of sitting down to discuss with them the reasonable amount of screen time on a school day; what are their thoughts and how can agree to compromise?!

Why have rules? Children know more independence comes when they show they know how to handle what they are currently bri...
11/11/2024

Why have rules? Children know more independence comes when they show they know how to handle what they are currently bring entrusted with. Set guidelines, monitor and allow more freedoms as you see follow-through on the rules and responsibility.

For example; if you both agreed they would bring their phones down at 9pm at night and they have been following that rule, tell them you recognize their efforts and let them know they get a "bonus" night of keeping it until 9:30pm :-)

This month we are going to talk about rule setting - a MUST for all parenting. Kids need and want rules, which help them...
11/08/2024

This month we are going to talk about rule setting - a MUST for all parenting.

Kids need and want rules, which help them feel secure, even though it may not look that way. Rules should not feel heavy and restrictive to parent or child. In fact, save yourself mental energy by having a collaborative sit down with your child and decide together. For example, you may pose this question to your child and work it out together: “How much time on a school day do you feel is reasonable for fun or social media?”

11/05/2024

Are you wearing yourself out saying "No!" to your kids?
"No you can't do that,"
"No that's not safe," and
"No not now!"
Despite the feeling that "No" is the word you need, do you feel it gets you nowhere in guiding your child to better behavior? You may have slipped into a common parent pitfall-overusing the word until it becomes meaningless to your child and ineffective as a parenting tool because your kids hear it so often they have tuned it out of their listening vocabulary.
When you save "No" for the times it IS the most effective word for the situation, your kids will perk up and hear it, loud and clear, and respect you for the self-control you have worked on. Most important, they will pay attention to your words!

I admit, as a young mom, I was annoyed on Halloween night to open the door to trick-or-treaters, many inches taller than...
10/24/2024

I admit, as a young mom, I was annoyed on Halloween night to open the door to trick-or-treaters, many inches taller than me. 👻🎃

My thoughts then were, “this is a night for little kids…these highschoolers have had their day.”

I think of it differently now. Aside from getting goodies they don’t have to buy with their allowance, these teens are holding onto the last grasps of beloved childhood traditions. My grandson and his girlfriend are 16 and dressing up as Kermit and Miss Piggy. Beyond cute! It is wonderful to see their inner little kids still playful while at the same time they are reaching for more adult privileges.

Take a moment to consider this as you open your door this halloween!!

Are you wearing yourself out saying "No!" to your kids? "No you can't do that," "No that's not safe," and "No not now!" ...
10/22/2024

Are you wearing yourself out saying "No!" to your kids?
"No you can't do that,"
"No that's not safe," and
"No not now!"

Despite the feeling that "No" is the word you need, do you feel it gets you nowhere in guiding your child to better behavior? You may have slipped into a common parent pitfall-overusing the word until it becomes meaningless to your child and ineffective as a parenting tool because your kids hear it so often they have tuned it out of their listening vocabulary.

When you save "No" for the times it IS the most effective word for the situation, your kids will perk up and hear it, loud and clear, and respect you for the self-control you have worked on. Most important, they will pay attention to your words! standby for the next post with surprising ways you can almost always say “yes!”

10/11/2024

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