Getting your teen to follow through with basic chores and tasks
Why is getting your teen to do what you asked so hard?? You’re asking nicely and being clear, yet your teen isn’t doing the chore/task. What’s even more frustrating? They said/texted YES and agreed!! Few things are more frustrating as a parent when you’re trying to have your teen contribute and learn new skills. Over […]
“You could focus if you wanted to”
Imagine you have a choice to: 1) act out in class, refuse to try or complete specific schoolwork, get in trouble all the time, be labeled the bad or stupid kid and struggle with social interactions, being clumsy and forgetful, feel shamed and criticized as your self-esteem takes a hit because your brain won’t seem […]
My teen avoids ALL responsibility!
ARGH!! Not only are you annoyed and angry at your teen’s lack of motivation, effort and constantly avoiding basic responsibility, you’re worried you’re going to be supporting them their whole life because they’re failing to launch. Your feelings are real and normal!! I thought them too while raising my sons and it was hard to […]
