After the recent months of being cooped up inside, many of us feel ready to let go and have some freedom. However, when we honestly look back at your children’s lives, many have had little structure and much freedom. With
Many children and teens love to argue and negotiate. Many will argue about anything and everything, from what they should eat to when they should go to bed, as well as whether or not they should do their homework. Some
It’s that joyous time of the year when you often hear stories evoking gratitude and appreciation. And, it seems almost everyone is on board with supporting the value of gratitude and ‘believing in it.’ This is the third discussion of
Has this ever happened to you? You mention something about your life, perhaps an event that was a bit upsetting, and your friend or family member then begins a long diatribe offering criticism and advice on what others should have
A child with attentional issues, whether full ADD/ADHD or not, can be a challenge for parents. At times, it’s about keeping them on task. At other times, it’s managing the behavioral issues that evolve over time, as parental strategies fail
The Renegade Parent Is Prepared for Success This Year
As book bags are selected and schedules are filling up, many parents approach the school year with a combination of relief (that the summer is over) and growing trepidation about the
Consider Becoming a Renegade Parent
We were recently enjoying dinner in a Saratoga restaurant and noticed a table with four adolescent girls, their parents, and a grandmother. The girls were laughing, smiling, engaging with each other as well as with
As you read the title, some of you might think I am about to suggest a radical decision, such as a vacation in tropical paradise leaving the crazy relatives to their own demise…or perhaps the purchase of an extra special
We all want children with a strong and confident sense of self. When challenges arise, we want them to feel certain that they can handle them and get through them. Yet, much of what is encouraged undermines this desired result.
How many times do you find yourself saying, “My son/daughter has to have the last word? I can’t get them to just listen!” In the first article on this topic, I discussed the fundamental problem that exists when we, as