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.
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My 14 Year Old Daughter Is Giving Up
In this episode Neil responds to a Mom looking for ways to help her depressed 14 year old daughter. Her daughter who used to swim, surf, and socialize has given up on all of that and isolates in her room. She asked for help but refuses the help Mom arranges.
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 readingAm I Too Controlling?
Every parent has their own parenting strategy. But how do you know if you’re crossing the line between constructive criticism and controlling behavior?
Continue readingWe Didn’t Role Model Abusive Behavior
Is your teen exhibiting behavior you never taught or modeled to them? Learn how you can take action now to put a stop to this dangerous behavior.
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