It’s not my job to make sure my child is always happy
I was a young twenty something year-old, fresh out of college, immersed in securing a position that I could define as a career versus a […]
Parenting Strategies/Techniques
5 Useful Things This Dad Wants to Teach His Daughter
There are almost as many lists with titles like “9 Things Every Dad Needs to Teach His Daughter” on the Internet as there are cat […]
5 awesome (and 4 not-so-awesome) things about multigenerational homes
One of the things when I multigenerational homes I liked about them was that they lived far away in a beautiful place I was happy to […]
The Holiday Ceasefire: How to Manage Family and Behavior Problems amidst Holiday Stress
As parents, it’s easy to focus on the kids and lose sight of ourselves and our needs as adults at this time of year. So, […]
Attention Seeking Behavior and Managing Emotions in Children
Some children think they’re the center of the universe, and behave as if everyone should revolve around them like the planets orbit the sun. From […]
Do You Dread Coming Home To Your Kids?
“On the way home from work every day, I start getting stressed out because I know that my 15-year-old son will be there waiting, ready […]
Are Teenage Boot Camps For Troubled Teens Effective?
When you have a defiant, out-of-control teen, the idea of sending him to a boot camp or wilderness experience program can sound attractive—and also scary. […]
Poor Hygiene in Children: My Kid Stinks – Help!
“My kid is such a pig! I can’t take it anymore!” Every day we talk to parents on the Parental Support Line whose kids won’t […]
Parents of Troubled Children are not the Problem – They are the Solution
Do you feel like your family members, your kid’s teachers, and even counselors blame you for your child’s acting out behavior? You’re not alone. As […]
I Love My Child But Sometimes I Can’t Stand Him!
You’d do anything for your child, but you feel guilty about admitting the truth, even to yourself—sometimes you don’t like him very much. It’s a […]