Do you think your teenage son is anti-social?
There are many parents who once knew their son to be open and willing to talk, but as he became a teenager his personality changed. Confused by his blatant disregard, a lot of parents may feel...
View ArticleHalloween Contract for Tweens
I woke up this morning feeling anxious. My tween was planning to trick-or-treat in a friend’s neighborhood. I didn’t know how to go about setting limits and boundaries when my tween was going to be...
View ArticleTen New Year’s Resolutions for Parents
In honor of the New Year, I’ve written 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Parents. If you have any to add, please do so! Help your children make New Year’s resolutions. It can be anything, really. Just make...
View Article7 Ways to Strengthen the Father-Son Relationship
The father-son relationship can be complex and also be hard to relate to one another. Here are some key elements to creating and building a strong father-son relationship. 1. Recognize a son is...
View ArticleEscaping to Sanctuary
In school, I have to admit, I wasn’t the best student. I struggled with boredom, frustration, being constantly compared to my much stronger siblings- both in the academic and sports world. My grades...
View ArticleMet Two Movie Stars and Crossed Off Something From My Bucket List
Do you have a bucket list? A few years back I decided to write several things I wanted to do before I die on an actual bucket. Yes, my bucket list is listed on an actually plastic bucket. Cute idea,...
View ArticleWhy your Teen Son Lies to You.
When your son becomes a teen and begins acting more elusive or lies, it usually means he wants more room to grow. Or, your son wants to feel free, or escape being yelled at, punished, smacked around,...
View ArticleStart a love triangle.
Have you ever considered starring in a love triangle? No, no, nothing that will land you trouble or be the basis for a network television special. This love triangle features you and your child. Here’s...
View Article5 Things Parents Should Never Do
Don’t be abusive According to author Terrence Real, in his book, I Don’t Want To Talk About It. Overcoming The Secret Legacy of Male Depression, says, “I make a distinction between active versus...
View ArticleYou Are My Sunshine
you are my sunshine…my only, sunshine… How long, approximately, will it take you to sing it? Would you mumble? hum it? sing chorus & verse? Or just the beginning? In the name of science and for...
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