Your therapist recommends “backing off” your teenager. What do you do? Backing off is rarely the answer. I offer advice on what to do instead.
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Is Better Good Enough?
You’ve done great work with your teen and they’ve shown growth. But there are still some areas that improvement. How can you continue to help them and lead them on the right path? Learn how in this episode.
Continue readingGet Off This Enablement Train
Young adult enablement is an issue many families face. But how can you help when it’s your stepchild who is causing tension with your spouse? I provide some guidance that can help.
Continue reading“Give” Your Teenager The Joy of Success
As parents, it’s fantastic to provide support to your child throughout their life. But at some point, your teen needs to manage their own responsibilities. Learn how you can guide them.
Continue readingOur Very Normal 17-Year-Old Is Failing
What do you do when your teenager, who was once on the path to college, suddenly falls behind at school and you expect substance abuse is at play? I offer solutions parents can use to help guide their teens on a path forward.
Continue reading50% Custody and 100% Responsibility
How do you keep your son caught up with his schoolwork when you’re co-parenting with an ex who won’t take responsibility? I provide suggestions on how to move forward.
Continue readingMeds, Counseling, and No Change
What do you do when your teenager is on meds and in counseling but remains depressed? I offer advice on what parents can do to help their teenagers achieve mental health.
Continue readingParenting In A New Culture
The expectations of teens and the journey of adolescence vary widely among cultures. What can you do to help your family moved forward after moving to a new country? I offer solutions that can help.
Continue readingMy Son Doesn’t Like It When You’re Around
What do you do when you start dating someone who is enabling poor behavior with their young adult child? How do you help them? I address how you can be constructive in this situation.
Continue readingI Didn’t Do It!
Knowing how to take responsibility is an important value to learn. So what do you do if your kids refuse to do it? Learn how you can successfully teach this critical lesson.
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