How do I balance success at work with family life?
Winning at work doesn’t mean much if we fail at life. Download all the parenting tips.
Parenting Questions
Why should I avoid relying on anger for control in parenting?
Anger is the best short-term method of gaining control within the home, but the technique with the least long term success. Do not burn relational bridges for momentary control. Download all the parenting tips.
How can I teach my child to focus on giving rather than receiving?
When children are the center of attention they look at the world in terms of what they can get instead of what they can give. Download all the parenting tips.
What should I keep in mind about my teen’s brain development and their behavior?
The brain is not fully developed until age 25. Expect some bizarre thinking and acting out as the brain builds connections that only time and experience can strengthen. Download all the parenting tips.
How can seeking advice from others offer perspective on parenting my teen?
If you are losing perspective, disclose your struggle with a trusted friend. Listen to more voices than your own when making an evaluation of how to move forward with your teen. Download all the parenting tips.
How does holding on too tightly to my children affect their development?
The loss of a spouse or suddenly becoming a single parent can push parents to hold on to their children more closely. The lack of emotional space will hinder their growth. Download all the parenting tips.
How should I manage my need for control and superiority in parenting?
Check your desire for power, dominance, and superiority. We often take our insecurities from work home with us and express disappointment with our kids as a way to feel morally superior to someone. Download all the parenting tips.
How can I use anger constructively in my relationship with my teen?
Anger is not the problem in most relationships. It is the inability to use anger as a healthy warning signal that something in your relationship needs work. Figure it out and then do the work. Download all the parenting tips.
Why is interacting at eye level with kids important?
Get down to your child’s physical level when talking to them. Face to face is critical. Download all the parenting tips.
How should I view my child’s mistakes as part of their growth process?
Progress is happening even when I can’t see it. Embrace the absolute necessity for your child to make mistakes in order to grow. Every unwise choice is an opportunity, not a failure. It may be one more step toward your child growing tired of his current lifestyle. Download all the parenting tips.