Parenting Tips
Raising Your Son to be a Healthy Engaged Adult
What is the key to raising your son to be a healthy engaged adult? My answer is a modern-day rite of passage. Which usually leads to the question “What is a “rite of passage?” It’s a term that most people equate with times past like “sending a boy into the wilderness to learn to survive and…
Read MoreParenting Tips: Asperger’s Syndrome
As a young counselor, my first work before receiving my masters was working as a case manager and facilitator at Judivine-A Center for Autism. At the same time, I was Big Brother to three emotionally disturbed adolescent boys as a volunteer through Big Brothers/Big Sisters. My training was essential on a basic level and the experience…
Read MoreParenting Sons- What You Need to Know About ADD/ADHD Medication
Parenting Sons: What You Need to Know About ADD & ADHD Medications About a year ago I wrote about the diagnosis of ADD and ADHD, a “label” I see far too often in my practice. I continue to see even more problems and concerns with boys being prescribed these medications. Does He Really Need ADD or ADHD…
Read MoreParenting – 3 Step Process to Develop Your Son’s “Exit Plan”
Parenting, when does it end? As most parents know, there is no magic age that your parenting duties are over. Some of you may have sons at home that are now adults, maybe even well over the age of 18. So, what is the next step to get him out on his own? Let’s…
Read MoreTo Spank or Not to Spank? A Parent’s Guide on Spanking
Spanking- One of the more controversial parenting topics. Recently I had a twitter follower ask for my “view” on spanking. What a great topic! I know many have passionate views on spanking- on both sides of the fence. Quite a few other parents wonder “What is right? Should I spank or not spank?” Teaching A Toddler Right…
Read MoreSons in Crisis Means “Pay Attention!”
Is your son in crisis? He is saying “Pay attention!” The word “crisis” appears with regularity in America’s culture these days. It seems just about every problem and situation can be evidence of something much larger that demands our immediate attention. If There’s Trouble-Then There’s Crisis I believe we have a different sort of…
Read MoreParenting Tips: Quick Tips for Parenting Young Men 17-19 Years Old
I’ve been sharing with you “5 quick tips for parenting” boys 11-13 and 14-16 years old. This age group is unique and I’ll tell you why. They are or should be young adults at this point. They do still need parenting and more importantly, he needs help outlining “critical next steps” and his “exit…
Read MoreParenting Tips: 5 Quick Parenting Tips for Boys 14 to 16 Years Old
Continuing the series on parenting tips, let’s talk about 14 to 16-year-old boys this week. Boys, or more appropriately at this age- young men – begin to pull away from dad as well as mom. Most of the time they think they know everything!
Read MoreParenting Tips: 5 Quick Tips for Boys 11 to 13 Years Old
I get questions all the time from moms and/or dads looking for parenting tips about what’s happening with their son. After working with over 2,000 boys during the past 20 years, I’ve just about seen it all! I thought it would be good to share some insight into some of the most common situations…
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