13 Things that Families Can Do to Raise Mentally Strong Kids

  1 | Build a sense of empowerment, not a victim mentality No matter how difficult things feel, they can do something to help themselves or their situation. 2 | Parent with a sense of values, but not with a sense of guilt All parents can feel guilt over mistakes we have made, but guilt … More 13 Things that Families Can Do to Raise Mentally Strong Kids

How to Have a Great Conversation With Your Teenager

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Your Teenager Needs You Now, More than They Ever Have Needed You

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Communicating with Your Teenager is One of the Toughest Jobs on the Planet

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The Imperfect Parent’s Guide to Teenage Freedom

 If you have a teenager, if you are a teenager, or if know a teenager, you need to read this Declaration of Teenage Independence. ___ My wife and I have been having a discussion for months. Our teenage son bargains, begs for, and sometimes demands more independence. I believe that freedom needs to be earned, but … More The Imperfect Parent’s Guide to Teenage Freedom