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National Bullying Prevention Month & the Presidential Election Campaign: A Contrast in Values & Goals
Let’s use the current political climate to look inward, talk with each other, and talk with our kids about our values, our behaviors, and our society.
Continue reading→Training 25 Psychotherapists on Parent-Teen Control Battles
I had a great time training 25 psychotherapists in using the Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle family therapy model on Saturday, October 22.
Continue reading→Podcast Launching Soon — Submit Your Question(s) Now!
In the coming weeks, I will be launching my very own podcast. Check out this post to discover how you can ask me a question I can answer in an upcoming episode.
Continue reading→Is It ADHD or Is It Bad Behavior?
How is a parent to know when to deal with their son or daughter’s behavior as a function of their ADHD, or when it is simply bad behavior?
Continue reading→Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle Is Now Available!
Chock-full of powerful tools, this book will help you understand and end the painful tug-of-war with your teen and foster a peaceful home environment.
Continue reading→13 Parenting Experts Share Their Top Tips for Raising Teens
Here are 13 inspiring articles to improve communication with our teens, as well as gain insight on important and provocative issues facing families today.
Continue reading→“I Can’t Believe It… My Kid Just Got Arrested! Now What?”
If your son or daughter gets arrested, utilize the crisis to move off the old unhealthy path that led to the event, and find a new healthier path forward.
Continue reading→Shame & Self-Doubt Are a Family Affair
Shame and self-doubt are a family affair. We get it from our parents, like they got it from theirs, and we pass it on to our kids. But we can end it.
Continue reading→9 Must-Read Posts on Parenting for the School Year Ahead
I hope that you find inspiration among these nine thoughtful pieces to make the coming school year healthier and happier for you and your family.
Continue reading→“Help! My Child Won’t Go To School! What Should I Do?”
Meet Lindsay, a smart, talented, and charming 11-year-old. She needed to learn to be herself effectively, and her parents needed to help her accomplish that.
Continue reading→A Peek at My Vacation to Jasper, Alberta!
I was vacationing in Jasper last week and had some amazing hikes and wonderful wild animal viewings. I’ll have a new blog post ready for you next week!
Continue reading→What to Do When Your Teenager Is Better at Arguing Than You
Do you find yourself giving in to your teenage son or daughter a bit too often, simply because he or she is a better arguer than you are? Here’s what to do.
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