Bullies In The Workplace
As seen on KTVI Fox 2 Morning Show! Thanks Randi Naughton and John Pertzborn for the warm welcome! Workplace Bullies Bullying happens everywhere from the playground to the classroom, to the workplace. So how do we handle workplace bullies? Click on the link below for my advice. http://fox2now.com/2018/01/08/how-to-handle-bullies-in-the-workplace/
Read MoreHelping Sons on The Tom Roten Morning Show
Hope you enjoy this interview with Tom Roten of The Tom Roten Morning Show on WVHU! Tom’s a good man and I appreciate him helping me to spread the word! “ Help your son grow into the man he’s meant to be! | The Tom Roten Morning Show | NewsRadio 800 WVHU…
Read MoreRaising Sons? Character Building Blocks
If you followed my series of “steps” to take when dealing with an adolescent son who is in trouble you learned step by step what to do. What is sometimes missed is that The Quest Project® isn’t just for troubled or at-risk boys. Helping Build Character With Every Boy The Quest Project is designed to help ALL ADOLESCENT BOYS! …
Read MoreHow to Manage Your Teen’s Rebellion, According to the Pros
Happy to be featured in a recent Thriveworks article! It’s no secret that the teenage years are often characterized by rebellion—there is, however, an ongoing argument about how parents should properly handle this phase. Should they step in or back off? Do they need to crack down on the rules or prove their trust? What’s the most…
Read More“Saving Our Sons for Dads”-Update
What’s better than “Saving Our Sons-A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success?” It’s writing my second book “Saving Our Sons for Dads-A Fathers Guide to Raising Good Men!” It was exactly 2 years ago I was finalizing the first SOS. I knew back then that it was extremely important that I get to work on…
Read MoreCore Value-Honesty
You’ve heard the proverb by Benjamin Franklin, “honesty is the best policy” many times I’m sure. This is a reminder, that means to be honest with your kids too! Better Off Not Knowing I think parents convince themselves (at times) that not being completely honest with their children is a way to protect them. In some cases,…
Read MoreAdolescent Son In Trouble? Final Step
Over the past 3 weeks I’ve laid out the steps to take if you suspect trouble with your adolescent son. Unfortunately, when the first three steps (boundaries & limits, counseling and intensive outpatient) have failed it’s time to move to the final step. The Final Step=Intensive Inpatient If you’ve reached this step with your adolescent son it’s…
Read MoreAdolescent Son In Trouble? Step Three
Last week in Step #2 I gave some examples of when to seek counseling if you suspect your adolescent son is in trouble. You have tried setting boundaries & limits with him from Step #1, and you’ve enlisted the help of a licensed professional counselor; it didn’t work either. Now it’s time for Step #3. Step…
Read MoreAdolescent Son In Trouble? Step Two
Last week in Step #1 we covered the importance of setting healthy boundaries & limits in conjunction with natural consequences. Many times, parents can avoid trouble with their adolescent son by starting there. When that doesn’t work, move to Step #2: Step #2=Seek Counseling Many boys don’t know how to deal with the pain that comes…
Read MoreAdolescent Son In Trouble? Step One
I’ve blogged about “signs your adolescent son could be in trouble.” Over the next few weeks I’ll dig into the steps and stages of escalation with a goal of you, the parent, nipping it in the bud! Step #1=Boundaries & Limits This is the first step that must be implemented in your adolescent son’s life. His…
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