A mom in my office said it perfectly last week:
“He wants attention every second. If I look away for one minute, he’s whining or yelling or doing something dramatic to get me back. It’s like he can’t just be
“Watch your thoughts, for your thoughts become words. Watch your words, for your words become actions. Watch your actions, for your actions become habits. Watch your habits, for your habits become character. Watch your character, for it becomes destiny.”-Frank Outlaw
Let me pause with you for a moment on this Father’s Day. Not just to toss out a quick “thanks, Dad!” and get back to the cookout. But to truly honor what it means to be a father-to step into
Many of the parents I coach arrive at my office frustrated and exhausted, carrying a hefty list of past efforts that “should have worked.” They’ve invested in counseling-sometimes for years-with the hope that a trained professional could talk their child
Parents often show up in my office mentally, emotionally, and physically tired. Not because they’re doing too little, but because they’re doing too much. Too much talking, too much coaxing, too much explaining, too much rescuing, too much… everything. And
Many of us grew up with pets, and enjoy the relationship and feelings that a pet can bring to the home. Now, as adults, we may have brought a pet into the family, or perhaps are considering a family pet.
Yes, with few exceptions, we are all living different lives. And we might continue for quite a while. As mentioned last week, in my view, the data overwhelmingly points to the need to limit screen time in every form. And
In the past, many authors, including myself, have written several articles about the emerging issues with children and adolescents growing up with smartphones in their hands. As time moves on, research is becoming more and more conclusive.
Children and adolescents
One of the most common questions I receive revolves around the theme of motivation. Parents often ask how to motivate kids when they don’t want to do something; usually, it’s a responsibility. However, teenagers sometimes appear sad, lost, and unmotivated
Every New Year offers us a chance to take stock of our home and our efforts at building good habits in our children. In particular, it’s good to carefully determine if “false hope” lives in your home, as it will