How To Teach Your Child To Critically Think
I came across this post and it perfectly summed up an idea I have had about parenting in a way I could never quite put my finger on. Frankly, this quote makes me feel super powerless as a parent…but let’s explore it some more. Why Old Parenting Methods Don’t Always Work Anymore Think about it, […]
Gaining Respect From Your Teen
When parents lack the respect of their teen it is palpable. Parent’s experience frustration, anger, powerlessness, feeling out of control, offended, scared, and resentful towards their teen. Respect is an interesting concept. It is not quite a feeling, but more of an idea. You know when you have it and you definitely know when you […]
The Struggle is Real
I hope my daughter knows struggle. I hope she knows what defeat feels like. I hope that she experiences striving for something she wants. Why Struggle Matters This may sound harsh or contrary to what many parents hope for their children, but if my daughter does not experience difficulty and failure at something, then she […]
The Teen Whisperer – Building Trust with Young People
I received such a nice call from a parent this morning calling me “The Teen Whisperer” and this is not the first time I’ve been given this honorable title! So firstly, I would like to say thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for those kind words. Secondly, I want to […]
Understanding “Normal” in Teenage Behavior
One of the most common statements I hear from parents is, “I don’t know what is “normal” teenage behavior and what I should be concerned about.” There is a lot going on in the world right now around the word “normal” if you haven’t noticed. I would argue that humanity itself is in its adolescence […]
