In this episode Neil responds to a therapist working with a family with a depressed, non-compliant teenager. The therapist is using Neil’s Parenting Course and wants guidance for how to conduct The Talk when the teenager’s world is so limited. What can they take away when he needs everything for school and even a minimal social life?
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Essential Steps To Prevent or Cure Destructive Teen Behavior
In this episode Neil reviews a blog post where a Mom shares her story of turning her painful relationship with her teen daughter around. Neil appreciates her approach yet recognizes that 1) It can be harder than it sounds and why, and 2) Often, destructive teen behavior has to be called out and immediately addressed. Neil explains that like the Mom in the story ending her Control Battle, calling out destructive behavior must be done in a way that is outside of and is part of ending a Parent-Teen Control Battle. Neil shares his powerful method for doing just that.
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I Hate You, Get Out, Don’t Touch Me
In this episode Neil responds to a Mom looking for ways to help her 13 year-old raging, cutting daughter. Neil shows Mom how being reasonable with an emotionally out of control daughter is unreasonable and offers Mom four steps to action instead.
Continue readingDoes My Son Have Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
What do you do when you’re constantly battling with your teenager and you suspect they may have a personality disorder? I provide suggestions to help them adopt healthy personality habits.
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 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.
Continue readingFixing A Toxic Mother/Son Relationship
Being stuck in a control battle with your young adult child is difficult, even more so during these profound times. Wondering how you can address and resolve it? This episode will help you.
Continue readingOur Contrary Son Is Making Family Life Miserable
Is it a constant fight in your household to get your teen to cooperate and maintain a positive attitude? You’re not alone. In this episode, I offer advice to a father facing this challenge with his son.
Continue readingCould You Be Suffering From Parental Burnout?
Parental burnout is a topic I’ve dived into quite a bit in my work. If you think you’re experiencing parental burnout, these resources may help you on the road to recovery.
Continue readingLet The Start Of School End Your Control Battle
Have you let rules and restrictions fall to the wayside these past few months with your teen? The start of school is the perfect opportunity to put an end to the ongoing control battle you’re facing.
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