When speaking to parents with challenging children, there is often an urgency to address the specifics of what to do when a problem behavior shows up. In other words, the understandable desire is to fix the problem right now. After
Many families seeking change for their children arrive after trying many other routes to help their children. Whether it’s anxiety that just gets worse, tantrums that have grown to an explosive level, unmotivated teens who won’t do anything, escalating attentional
In today’s digital era, teenagers are practically married to their phones. As parents look on, perhaps with a sigh of relief that their teenager is quiet and preoccupied, there is an underlying problem. Some of us have acknowledged this problem,
If you have been reading this column for a while, you will recognize this ‘Cale Truism’ that I have addressed from many angles:
Your superpower as a parent resides in your mastery of how you use your attention. What
I frequently work with families where academic performance is deteriorating, and parents are tired of battling and arguing with their child over homework. Often, these same families are struggling with behavioral issues and simple daily routines, such as getting their
Most of you are weed feeders. It’s a fact. You may not know it, but you are! How so?
Let’s imagine for a moment, that your children’s behavior and emotions can be divided into two categories. “Seeds” is one category,
We work hard for months at a time, looking forward to a bit of calm and peace as we escape for a few days for spring break. Yet, often these peaceful moments are more fantasy than reality. More than once
Ending endless negotiating and arguing with kids: one simple insight....
Calm down, Tone down, and finally Get down...
Misery over homework, capability, and emotion. How parents teach kids to fight for their misery...