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The Myth of the Perfect Parent and Other Bedtime Stories—Tucking guilt in for the night.
You know how the proverbial cobbler’s kids often go without shoes? Well, it’s also true that parenting experts will knock themselves silly banging their heads…
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Podcast: The Power of Parent Support Groups: With Cassie Fariello
While it’s easy to judge or compare your situation to others, it's imperative to find…
Learn to Manage Your Own Emotions
Self-mastery of our emotions is not easy, but even a small effort can make an…
Strengthen Your Sense of Self
When you are confident about your parenting, you are able to make good decisions and…
Communicate Well
Podcast: Are You Reading the Stories Your Teens are Writing About Themselves?
What if you could read your teen's thoughts about themselves? Would their story of their worth match yours about them?
Build Strong Communication Skills This Holiday Season by Learning to Listen
The balance between listening and speaking is important in communication. When you have both, you can facilitate productive conversations.
Podcast: Dr. Timothy Smith: Connection inside the family
Learn universal principles that can help you achieve a balance between connection and leadership with your teen.
Tools (Influence Multipliers)
Three Tips to Structure Family Time During the Holidays
During holidays, unstructured time can leave families feeling restless. Strike a balance by scheduling family and free time.
Establishing Meaningful Family Values: A 5-Step Process
Family values serve as the foundation for creating a home environment built on love, growth, and integrity.
Early Signs of Teen Eating Disorders and How to Help
Eating disorders are often silent battles faced by teens every day. The shame and secrecy surrounding them make early detection…
Manage Emotions
How to Teach Your Teen the Importance of Productivity and Time Management
Because time is limited, we want to do the best we can with the time we have. In this post,…
3 Ways to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm
Stress starts to get unhealthy when there’s too much of it and you are unable to cope. In this article:…
Help Your Teen Minimize Setbacks by Giving Feedforward
Knowing the difference between feedback and feedforward can help your teenager find more success and joy in their journey.
Mindset
How Parents Can Inspire a Passion for Lifelong Learning
As parents, it’s our responsibility to help our kids develop these five skills to encourage learning in the home environment.
Positive Assumptions Encourage Positive Emotions
In this article: the power of positive assumed intent in building mutual trust and respect.
Build Trust
Trust: The Fundamental Ingredient in Every Relationship
Without trust, a relationship is like a wheel without grease—it doesn’t work. Learn about how to rebuild trust with your…
Building a Supportive Home Team Community for Raising Teenagers
The secret weapon to building a strong support system is to create an engaged home team that includes people from…
#2 - Parental Leadership
Developing Leadership: Navigating the Challenges of a Parental Hierarchy
One of the key aspects of parenting is leadership, which is essential to creating healthy and happy families.
Solution Talk
Unlocking the Power of Solution Talk: Transforming Parent-Teen Relationships
How often do you walk away from a challenging conversation with your teen feeling like your relationship is better than…
#4 - Choice & Accountability
What Every Parent Should Know About Social Media
Learn how parents can guide their teens to develop healthy social media habits and set them up for success in…
Relationship Education
Finding Peace at Home This Holiday Season
By following these tips, you’ll be well on your way to keeping the peace in your home and enjoying a…