Most people think of punishment when they think of discipline. The true meaning is much more powerful. “Sometimes discipline, which means ‘to teach,’ is confused with criticism. Children–as well as people of all ages–improve behavior from love and...
We each get to define our own purpose in life and our own role as parents. When we do this, we can parent with purpose and on purpose. “When you don’t have a purpose, it’s easy to get distracted.”~ Justin Su’a “Before you do...
Do you dread having “difficult” conversations with your teen? It’s okay, but you still NEED to have those conversations! “When we give children advice or instant solutions, we deprive them of the experience that comes from wrestling with their own...
What if YOU were the solution to EVERY problem you have with your teen? The secret is, YOU ARE! “Whenever we are in the box, we have a need that is met by others’ poor behavior. And so our boxes encourage more poor behavior in others, even if that behavior makes our...
If you give up the desire to control your teen, you will have a powerful impact in their life! “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.”~ Jane D. Hull “Children are educated...
