Does Your Child Say This? “You just want to control me.”
When a child says to you, “You’re just trying to control me,” usually he or she is inviting you to a fight. The perception for […]
Parental Authority & Control
“Because I Said So.” Is This Parenting Phrase Effective?
“Because I said so!” What parent hasn’t said these words to their child in a moment of sheer exasperation? What you’re really saying is that […]
Are You Caught in a Tug-of-War with Your Child? “Don’t Test Me!”
When our children refuse to do what we ask them, it can feel like we’re caught in a tug-of-war, with both sides pulling on the […]
No Means No: How to Teach Your Child That You Mean Business
I think a lot of parents feel it’s important to explain their reasoning to their children in an attempt to get them to understand. Realize […]
Bossy Children and Bossy Teens – How To Get Back Parental Authority
Why do some kids try to become the so-called “alpha dogs” of their families? The answer lies in an old saying: Nature abhors a vacuum. […]
10 Things Parents Are Responsible For | Empowering Parents
These days, we’re bombarded with mixed messages about how to parent “the right way.” It’s easy to buy into advice from the media, relatives, and […]
Your Child is Not Your Equal: Why You Have to Be the Boss
As a parent, if you aren’t the boss in your family, the lines of authority can become blurred very quickly. When your children are unsure […]
Scared of Your Defiant Child? Learn How to Get Back Your Parental Control
Kasey* was a fifteen-year-old girl who arrived at my adolescent treatment center with a rap sheet and an attitude. She was beautiful, she came from […]
You Are Not to Blame for Your Child’s Behavior
“I wouldn’t be in trouble at school if my mom had just written me an excuse,” complained a teen I was counseling recently. “And the […]
When Good Parents Have Difficult Children – It Is Not Your Fault
“My son got sent home from school again for fighting on the playground. I just can’t help feeling like if I was a better parent […]