Do We Still Give Allowance, When Kids Don’t Do Their Chores?
Episode 121 – In this episode, I respond to a mom who is concerned that offering allowance when her kids are not being responsible or respectful is sending a wrong message and it makes her feel taken advantage of.
Continue reading→How Can I Support My Anxious Young Adult?
Episode 120 – In this episode, I respond to a mom who is supporting her daughter with Anxiety Disorder financially and emotionally.
Continue reading→Parental Anger is Normal
Episode 119 – Anger is a normal emotion and we all feel it. Is there a place for it in parenting? Find out in this episode of the #HealthyFamilyConnectionspodcast.
Continue reading→Where Do I Start When Everything Is Out Of Control?
Episode 117 – In this episode, I respond to a mom who was involved in threats and counter-threats with her 16-year-old daughter who refuses to go home.
Continue reading→Two Critical Skills For Dealing With An Unreasonable Adult
Episode 116 – In this episode, I explain to Dan how validation and limit setting is important when you’re dealing with an unreasonable adult.
Continue reading→When Do I Pull The Plug On Our Marriage?
Episode 115 – In this episode, I answer a question from Mary whose husband undermines her parenting. She’s extremely frustrated and wondering if she should end the marriage.
Continue reading→Cell Phones Are Ruining Our Family
Episode 114 – In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who can’t get the phone away from her 14-year-old daughter.
Continue reading→The Truth About Raising Confident, Resilient Kids
Episode 113 – In this episode, I answer a question from a therapist wanting to know the formula for raising confident, resilient kids.
Continue reading→Our 9-Year-Old Is Out Of Control
Episode 112 – In this episode, I respond to Amy whose strong-willed son refuses to participate in family activities, is too peer-oriented and acts violently. I discuss how her son’s negative behavior can impact family dynamics and result in a major control battle.
Continue reading→Don’t Have A Relationship “Fender Bender”
Episode 111 – In this episode, I respond to a man who wants to know how to deal with his wife’s constant criticisms.
Continue reading→Dial Up The Mature-O-Meter
Episode 110 – In this episode, I introduce a tool for parents to help teenagers understand that their behavior communicates their readiness for independence and privileges.
Continue reading→Am I Being Clear or Rigid?
Episode 108 – In this episode, I answer a question from Johan who wants to set a clear and high standard for his teen with ADHD. However, he is being undermined and labeled by his wife, his mother, and his sister as being rigid.
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