The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 184 · Duration: 00:21:09 We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast: They Turned Mom Into The Family Sheriff. Today we’re hearing from Maggie from Massachusetts and Maggie writes: I have 2 sons left at home, a 19 freshman at college and 17 Jr. in […]
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Help Your Teen Grow Their Executive Function
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 180 · Duration: 00:32:01 What can a parent do when they struggle to get their teenager to manage their basic responsibilities? We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, Help Your Teen Grow Their Executive Function. This podcast features an interview with psychologist, ADHD and […]
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I’m Tired Of Micromanaging My Teenager
The Healthy Family Connections Podcast Episode 179 · Duration: 00:17:01 What can a parent do when they have to micromanage their 16 year old for them to get anything done? We’ll talk about this and a whole lot more on this week’s podcast, I’m Tired Of Micromanaging My Teenager. Today we’re answering a question from Susan […]
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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.
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 readingI Can’t Do Everything
Parents are facing very challenging times right now. What do you do when you’re burned out, working, and have kids learning from home? I provide some tips that can help.
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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