As a therapist, parents ask me how to talk to their kids about all the tough stuff topics. My goal for this series is to address each of these topics and help you and your child navigate the more difficult areas of life. This post will address talking to your children about the purpose of dating. Here’s a … [Read more…]
This post is part two of a two-part series. Part one focused on how to teach your teen to follow their Christian values. This post will then address how to prepare your teens not to be judgmental of their friends who might not be following the same Christian values. The process of standing up for … [Read more…]
This post is part one in a two-part series. In this first post, I will focus on how to help teach your teens to follow their Christian values. In part two, I’ll focus on how to encourage your teens not be judgmental of others who aren’t following Christian values. According to the Barna Group, nearly three out … [Read more…]
How to Talk to Your Kids about Their Day A common question I get from the parents of my adolescent and teenage clients is, “Do they actually talk to you during session?” They are usually shocked when they hear their adolescent was engaged and even downright talkative. Most parents admit their child(ren) rarely tells them … [Read more…]
This post contains affiliate links. The links don’t cost you anything extra but they provide me a small commission if you use them. Parenting with the Intent of Raising Adults Have you heard of the term “adulting” or to adult? It means to behave like an adult, to do the things that adults regularly have to … [Read more…]
t The Importance of Letting Your Kids Fail I’m an air sucker. It’s a family trait. My mom is an air sucker, too. When we see someone fall, get hurt, do something risky or dangerous, we take a sharp inhalation of breathe. As a mom, I’ve sucked a lot of air and my kids aren’t … [Read more…]