Whose Problem Is It? Teaching Kids Responsibility

🎧 Prefer to listen? This post is also part of an audioblog! Deep inside most parents is a strong urge to help our kids by
Your Child’s Grades Don’t Matter (To You)

And why their grades might improve once you believe this.
Family Meetings: The Why and the How of Fun, Successful Family Meetings

Family Meeting Agenda: How to Hold Fun Weekly Meetings
3 señales de consecuencias poco útiles y que hacer al respecto.

“¡Eres tonto!” dice el niño frustrado. El padre se siente molesto, incluso un poco enojado, y responde: “¡No puedes hablarme así! ¡Estás castigado por el
Parents and Sports: How to Let the Kids Have Fun Again

The real value in extracurriculars.
Child Looking at Porn? Here’s Where to Start.

It’s everywhere. For most of us, as parents, it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” your child will be exposed to pornography. Research shows
The Goal Was to Ask More Questions and Tell Less, But…

If you’ve read much of our content before, you might have picked up on the fact that we like questions. In fact, I often encourage
Asking vs. Telling: What Parents Need to Know About Questions & Learning

Are you asking or telling your kids what to do? I’m a teller by nature. It seems easier. Maybe it’s just more efficient. I tell
You Don’t Want to Micromanage Your Family: How to Stop Parenting With Anxiety

Do you have this little suspicion that you’ve fallen into micromanaging your family? Truthfully, if you’re parenting with a lot of anxiety, chances are you
¿Tus Preguntas Ayudan o Hieren a tus Hijos?

Eduardo intentaba ser paciente y reflexivo, pero estaba al límite de su paciencia. Sus dos hijas estaban en el segundo piso discutiendo en voz alta
3 Señales de Consecuencias Poco útiles… ¡y Cómo Solucionarlas!

“¡Eres estúpido!” dice el niño frustrado. El padre se siente molesto, incluso un poco enojado y responde: “¡No puedes hablarme de esa manera! ¡Estás castigado
Families With Teenagers, Keep Calm and Stay Connected

Families with teenagers have joys and challenges that are different from families with littles. Just when you think you’ve got this parenting thing down…things can


