Responding well when your child's sexuality is not what you thought
What can parents do, then, to respond to their child who either identifies a struggle with their sexuality and attrac...
What can parents do, then, to respond to their child who either identifies a struggle with their sexuality and attrac...
Kids can spend plenty of time with their grandparents, yet still know very little about them. Here are some fun idea...
Netflix’s TV show 13 Reasons Why is a mega-hit with teens, but a major concern for parents. That’s why we’re providin...
We have to start a conversation about porn with our kids, because our kids can’t find a way to bring it up themselves...
Cellphone users sending naked images of anyone under 18 are breaking the law. It's considered distribution of child p...
What to say to our tweens, and how to frame it in ways that equip them to resist using marijuana, isn't always obvious.
Some specific actions, on our part, are especially powerful for strengthening our child’s sense of connection to us.
Our staff share their special traditions that help them connect with friends and family at Christmastime.
Tips for talking with your teen daughter about date rape and the actions that keep her safe.
As difficult as this time may be for you, what you model for your children now is very important. It will very likely...
I think my teenage daughter is going to burn herself out! She has so many activities going that it makes my head spin...
A helpful first step might be to have a family discussion around when it’s appropriate to be using a cellphone, and w...
Bringing out the best in your strong-willed child begins by discovering their motivations and what they need from you...
As a child matures, old fears are overcome, and new fears arise to take their place. Interestingly, children of simil...
The first thing you need to remember is to think before you react. We suggest you take some time to cool off and then...
How can you promote healing? While you can’t guard your teen from a broken heart, you can help her move from rejectio...
To preserve a healthy sense of self and self-esteem, kids need to learn how to "talk back" to their negative thoughts...
Pondering these questions, and the wisdom behind them, has profoundly changed the way I relate to my teen. If you’ve ...
We’ve come up with some fun and innovative ways to make parenting your kids one tip-at-a-time easier. Check back ofte...
The first piece of advice we have to offer you is as simple and straightforward as it can be: back off and relax.
If you sense that passive-aggressive behaviour is becoming a habit in your child, it’s wise to begin tackling this is...
As parents, we want a strong relational bond with our teens. But sometimes, despite our good intentions, we can be do...
Now, when I teach about attachment, I tell families that every adopted child has experienced a disrupted attachment.
If your teen is getting ready to move away from home, here's a life skills checklist you might want to run through be...