
Gentle Parenting creates lazy, entitled teens
You hear about it every day on social media. Parents and experts espousing this unachievable fantasy of raising a respectful teen without using generations old

5 Ways to break the cycle of constant arguing with your teen
Having real, calm conversations with your teen as if you’re actually on the same page and speaking the same language isn’t just a pipe dream…

Divide and Conquer: When Your Teen Exploits Parental Differences
If you’ve been feeling like there’s a growing tension and deepening chasm between you and your partner about how to discipline your teen, you’re not

What to Do When You Find Sketchy Stuff on Your Teen’s Phone: A Guide for Concerned Parents
If you’ve ever picked up your teen’s phone and found something that made your heart skip a beat, or your blood boil, you’re not alone.

Why Smart Kids Struggle in School
You might think that smart kids have it all figured out, so there’s absolutely no excuse for declining attendance or grades. But, as someone who

Tired of dragging your teen out of bed?
This is one of the most exhausting challenges parents tell me about that creates resentment and stress in your relationship with your teen. The Real

I can’t, my stomach hurts
It’s not always the most wonderful time of the year. School has either started or will in a few days depending on where you live

How to avoid the shame game
These are the things I say when my teen does something outside of our family values, the person I think they are, and the person

Fighting without freaking your teen out
What do you feel or think when you hear the word conflict? For most people, that word creates a physical reaction like fear, avoidance, terror,

Why doing ‘all the things’ isn’t helping your teen
“My teen gets counseling, teachers support, assignment extensions, and they’re still NOT doing the work!” Few things are more frustrating or heartbreaking as a parent

Gentle Parenting creates lazy, entitled teens
You hear about it every day on social media. Parents and experts espousing this unachievable fantasy of raising a respectful teen without using generations old

5 Ways to break the cycle of constant arguing with your teen
Having real, calm conversations with your teen as if you’re actually on the same page and speaking the same language isn’t just a pipe dream…

Divide and Conquer: When Your Teen Exploits Parental Differences
If you’ve been feeling like there’s a growing tension and deepening chasm between you and your partner about how to discipline your teen, you’re not

What to Do When You Find Sketchy Stuff on Your Teen’s Phone: A Guide for Concerned Parents
If you’ve ever picked up your teen’s phone and found something that made your heart skip a beat, or your blood boil, you’re not alone.

Why Smart Kids Struggle in School
You might think that smart kids have it all figured out, so there’s absolutely no excuse for declining attendance or grades. But, as someone who

Tired of dragging your teen out of bed?
This is one of the most exhausting challenges parents tell me about that creates resentment and stress in your relationship with your teen. The Real

I can’t, my stomach hurts
It’s not always the most wonderful time of the year. School has either started or will in a few days depending on where you live

How to avoid the shame game
These are the things I say when my teen does something outside of our family values, the person I think they are, and the person

Fighting without freaking your teen out
What do you feel or think when you hear the word conflict? For most people, that word creates a physical reaction like fear, avoidance, terror,

Why doing ‘all the things’ isn’t helping your teen
“My teen gets counseling, teachers support, assignment extensions, and they’re still NOT doing the work!” Few things are more frustrating or heartbreaking as a parent