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NW Misbehavior Cry for Help 1

Your Child’s Misbehavior: A Cry for Help?

โ€œI hate you, Mommy!!โ€Carrie was at the end of her rope with her 5-year-old. โ€œAlex is always an intense kid, but he seems so angry and defiant these days. What do I do when he says โ€˜I hate you!!โ€™? Itโ€ฆ

Two Dads

How Do I Get This Behavior to Stop?

The first dad was angry I answered his phone call and heard a wide assortment of issues. His son was hanging out with a group of friends the dad did not like at all. He’d caught his son stealing, lying,โ€ฆ

6 Teenage Survival Tips

6 Survival Tips for Parents of Teens

ย  In our work coaching hundreds of parents of tweens and teens over the years, weโ€™ve uncovered six common themes that leave teens feeling a little more encouraged and willing to respect their parents. (And, if youโ€™re a parent ofโ€ฆ

NW Beat Boredom 4 tips

Beat Boredom This Summer With These 4 Tips

Research has shown that being bored is not such a bad thing for kids. ย Boredom can foster creativity and patience. ย Yet, when a parent hears that tired phrase, โ€œIโ€™m bored!โ€ again and again, we may feel the need to fixโ€ฆ

Prep Your Kids for a Responsible School Year

Prep Your Kids for a Responsible School Year

Getting an education is a tremendous privilege. Most parents recognize that future opportunities are built on the many layers of learning that happen during the school years. That’s why when kids make poor choices at school, either behavioral or academic,โ€ฆ