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.

Episode 120 – In this episode, I respond to a mom who is supporting her daughter with Anxiety Disorder financially and emotionally.

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.

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.

Episode 116 – In this episode, I explain to Dan how validation and limit setting is important when you’re dealing with an unreasonable adult.

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.

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.

Episode 113 – In this episode, I answer a question from a therapist wanting to know the formula for raising confident, resilient kids.

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.

Episode 111 – In this episode, I respond to a man who wants to know how to deal with his wife’s constant criticisms.

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.

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.