How does failure help my child grow?
Risk + failure = growth
Parenting Questions
Why is spending time with my teen’s friends beneficial for enforcing family rules?
Spend time with your teen’s friends. The better they know you, the less likely they will be to pressure your teen to break family rules. Download all the parenting tips.
How does clear, action-oriented communication benefit my child?
Clear, action-oriented communication sets expectations and encourages responsibility, teaching your child the value of commitment and follow-through. Download all the parenting tips.
How can I address my child’s ambivalence about change?
Ambivalence about change is normal and can be resolved by working with your teens intrinsic motivations and values. Download all the parenting tips.
What role do rules play in a child’s development?
Challenge your teen and stimulate discussion but always with positive support. Download all the parenting tips.
How can I communicate effectively when unsure?
We need to be clear even when we might not feel certain. Download all the parenting tips.
How can excessive praise be counterproductive?
Encouragement is great, but giving undeserved or excessive praise weakens your ability to motivate and challenge them. Download all the parenting tips.
Why should I appreciate everyday moments with my child?
Enjoy the mundane moments with your children. Just being with your child as significant long lasting value. Download all the parenting tips.
What are some large projects I can do with my teen to improve our relationship?
Do a big project together. Build a boat, fix a bike, make a 7-course meal. This not only creates memories, but also provides a platform to interact and talk. Download all the parenting tips.
What’s the benefit of taking a timeout with my child?
Use humor to diffuse tense situations without making light of the issue. Download all the parenting tips.