Saving Our Sons
Spreading the News on North Dakota Today!
It was a chilly morning in Bismarck, North Dakota but what a warm welcome from Kevin and Monica at KFYR. Recent Interview! I was honored to be invited to talk about “Saving Our Sons” A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success and The Quest Project® recently on North Dakota Today! What a great way to spread the news and talk at…
Read MoreParenting Tips: For Graduation & Beyond
Graduation is a major milestone for your son. Celebrate his accomplishment! Congratulations-He Made It! This is a very exciting time! I congratulate you if you are honoring a graduate in your home. It’s a time to honor the achievement and begin to plan the next steps if you haven’t already done so. If your son plans to attend college…
Read MoreParenting Boys? 7 Key Questions I’m Frequently Asked
Parenting Boys When I’m asked to do an interview, and discuss parenting boys and the “state of boyhood,” here are the questions that I feel must be addressed in order to see change! “Our Boys Are in Trouble” They need our help, and The Quest Project®, 10-week boys to men program, along…
Read MoreGoodreads Giveaway – Win a Copy of Saving Our Sons
Win an Autographed Copy of Saving Our Sons Who doesn’t love FREE! It’s been a few months since we launched Saving Our Sons! We’re still celebrating by giving away three autographed copies of the book on Goodreads! If you’re not familiar with it, Goodreads, with more than 55,000,000 members, is the world’s largest site for readers and…
Read MoreRaising Sons? Signs He’s Becoming A Man
From a Boy To a Man How will you know when your adolescent son begins to transition into a man? It won’t happen overnight, and there will be times when you wish it would! Signs of Change: Your Son’s Becoming a Man At approximately 11-13 yrs. of age “on average” a boy produces a greater amount of testosterone. The production…
Read MoreParenting Tip: Dad This One’s for You
I’ve devoted this blog to the fathers out there who are committed to being the best DAD they can be. Typically, when I refer to dad in my blogs, I emphasize and stress the importance of a “responsible, healthy and safe dad,” or in the absence of dad a “responsible, healthy and safe mentor” like grandpa, uncle or…
Read MoreGood News! The Quest Project Is Coming To You
What happens when requests begin to flow in asking for The Quest Project® in other cities and towns? We deliver! I am excited to present: The Quest Project Weekend Intensive Program as an option for our many followers who have reached out and asked: “how can we get this program in our area?”
Read MoreParenting Sons: 5 Things You Need To Know About Peer Pressure
Peer Pressure and Healthy Male Mentor As your adolescent boy grows and matures it is increasingly important that he has a strong relationship with dad; if dad is healthy and safe. If that is not the case, a healthy male mentor (grandpa, uncle, stepdad, coach). You hear me say this often, I have dads tell me they’re doing…
Read MoreParenting Tip: Conflict Resolution Examples
Conflict Resolution: Conversation Examples I chose two of the conflicts I see frequently between an adolescent boy and his parent. Conflict Resolution Tool State the facts: Who, What, When and Where Make a judgment: A judgment is an “I think you or me statement” about self and about other person State feeling: The Big Four-mad, sad,…
Read MoreParenting Tip: How to Resolve Conflict
Parenting & Conflict Conflict is a part of life. I know people who thoroughly enjoy conflict and others who avoid it at all costs. One of the cornerstones I cover with adolescent boys and their parents is “conflict resolution.” By utilizing my process the family is able to communicate more effectively and peacefully. You-You-You One of…
Read More