Are you losing yourself trying to fix your teen?
Maybe your teen has mustered the courage to come to you with their struggle and are looking for support of some kind. They may have
A little perspective goes a long way
There’s eight sides to every story. Your version of ‘normal’ in relationships, teen behaviour and parenting were set up years ago. Those norms operate silently
Helping Your Teen Build Healthy Relationships
“I forbid you to be friends with that person!” Did your parents try and pick your friends? How did that go? It’s a power and
Peer Pressure and the Price of Fitting In
‘If your friends all jumped off a cliff, would you do that too?’ How many times did you hear your parents ask you that after
Apathy is a coping strategy
My heart felt so heavy I cried. Last week I reached my limit reading posts like the one above (edited for anonymity). I respond to
Why consequences don’t change behavior
🤩 You’ve had conversations with your teen to clearly communicate your boundaries so they understand your values and beliefs behind them. 🤩 You’ve decided on
I took my teens phone. Now what?
Picture this….. While picking your teen up from school, you ask, “How was your day?” Your Teen: “OMG! Why are you so nosey!” Taking a
What if you had horizontal butt cheeks?
When our boys were younger, I used a glass jar with pink construction paper hearts cut out in it; each heart had instructions of what
4 Toxic, Conversation Killers and Their Antidotes
“I didn’t do it!” It happens in a split second without any conscious thought as part of your brain’s natural defense system, like being thrown
3 Reasons Teens Lie and the Secret Behind Them
Did you ever lie to your parents? I did. LOTS! Whether your teen is lying to you or not, you may never know. However, understanding
Are you losing yourself trying to fix your teen?
Maybe your teen has mustered the courage to come to you with their struggle and are looking for support of some kind. They may have
A little perspective goes a long way
There’s eight sides to every story. Your version of ‘normal’ in relationships, teen behaviour and parenting were set up years ago. Those norms operate silently
Helping Your Teen Build Healthy Relationships
“I forbid you to be friends with that person!” Did your parents try and pick your friends? How did that go? It’s a power and
Peer Pressure and the Price of Fitting In
‘If your friends all jumped off a cliff, would you do that too?’ How many times did you hear your parents ask you that after
Apathy is a coping strategy
My heart felt so heavy I cried. Last week I reached my limit reading posts like the one above (edited for anonymity). I respond to
Why consequences don’t change behavior
🤩 You’ve had conversations with your teen to clearly communicate your boundaries so they understand your values and beliefs behind them. 🤩 You’ve decided on
I took my teens phone. Now what?
Picture this….. While picking your teen up from school, you ask, “How was your day?” Your Teen: “OMG! Why are you so nosey!” Taking a
What if you had horizontal butt cheeks?
When our boys were younger, I used a glass jar with pink construction paper hearts cut out in it; each heart had instructions of what
4 Toxic, Conversation Killers and Their Antidotes
“I didn’t do it!” It happens in a split second without any conscious thought as part of your brain’s natural defense system, like being thrown
3 Reasons Teens Lie and the Secret Behind Them
Did you ever lie to your parents? I did. LOTS! Whether your teen is lying to you or not, you may never know. However, understanding