Practical Ideas for Parenting the Middle Years | Ep. 129

My Child Wants Nothing to Do With Me. Is There Hope?

Children can be like wild horses Her goal was to move toward him at his determined pace, always keeping him comfortable. Forced connection drives kids

What Do Kids Really Need From Us? | Ep. 95

relationship over behavior management. You’re more likely to have influence and to be able speak into your kids’ lives when they feel a safe and

“Yikes! My Kid Is Looking at Porn!” | Episode 67

“My kid is looking at porn! What should I do?” Have you experienced this? Or maybe you are concerned about how to prepare your child

Stop the Crazy All-or-Nothing Thinking with These 4 Steps

Your child just said something completely exaggerated. It was all or nothing. All bad. Nothing right. And not the truth. It drives you crazy, right?

Are You Tired of Having to Nag Your Kids? | Ep. 35

Does it seem like all you do is nag your kids? Are you frustrated because this is the sixth time you have asked your child

Your Child’s Misbehavior: A Cry for Help?

“I hate you, Mommy!!”Carrie was at the end of her rope with her 5-year-old. “Alex is always an intense kid, but he seems so angry

Connecting with Toddlers & Teens During Discipline

Each year thousands of people participate in one of our online courses, or in our parent coaching. We frequently hear encouraging stories like the ones

6 Survival Tips for Parents of Teens

  In our work coaching hundreds of parents of tweens and teens over the years, we’ve uncovered six common themes that leave teens feeling a