Posts Tagged ‘boys to men’
Raising Sons: “Priceless” Co-Parenting Tip
If you are raising sons and co-parenting with your ex, chances are communication is strained at best. Here is a parenting tip I think could be valuable and helpful. For the best results both parents need to be on same page in both homes-creating a team; more importantly the kids need to know mom and dad…
Read MoreRaising Sons: Parenting Basics-Safety First
Raising Sons: Parenting Basics As this year draws to a close and I reflect back on the many young men, families and professionals I have met both locally and online, I felt this is a good topic to discuss again. Far too often in my practice I meet families that are in the “cycle of…
Read MoreYour Son Needs Therapy. Find Out How to Afford Help!
My Son Needs Therapy! How Can I Afford That?!? Raising Sons: Your Health Insurance Could be a Resource Does your son need therapy? I can’t tell you the number of times I hear a single parent mom say “my son needs therapy, I think he’s in trouble but I can’t afford to get…
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…
Read MoreSaving Our Sons is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient
Parents raising boys get recommendation from MCA Saving Our Sons- A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award® as a Gold Recipient! It was a banner week here at Lessor & Associates! Saving Our Sons- A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success was named a Gold Recipient of…
Read MoreSaving Our Sons Sneak Peek – Ethan (A Case Study)
I want to introduce you to a fine young man who worked very hard to overcome his anger. Ethan’s story is one of eight case studies in Saving Our Sons. The following excerpt is from Chapter 11: Ethan. I hope you find value in this glimpse at the deep benefits of The Quest Project®.
Read MoreAre You Unintentionally Fostering Parent Alienation Syndrome in Your Boy?
I am inspired to write about parent alienation syndrome, or PAS, this week after meeting with an adolescent boy who was struggling with his feelings about his dad. It’s not the first time and most likely not the last; I continue to do my part in discouraging this behavior (PAS) in most circumstances.
Read MoreProblem Based Learning
Under normal circumstances problem based learning, or PBL as it’s referred to, is “an approach that challenges children to learn through engagement in a real problem at home or school.” How It Works It’s a great process the schools are using to actually test the problem solving skills of students in various scenarios. Remember the word problems…
Read MoreBirds of a Feather
You’ve heard that old cliché a million times. “Birds of a feather flock together!” I’m not certain I believe it 100% but I do believe that “who we associate ourselves with” can impact our behavior. That applies to adults as well as children; the only difference is as an adult we make our own choices, as parents we…
Read MorePlay Ball!
Baseball season is heating up! Yes I’m an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, GO CARDS! I’m a hockey fan too, I know one of these years the Blues are going to win the Stanley Cup, GO BLUES! This inspired me to write about sports and how adolescent boys can get not only mentoring from a coach, but a “release” of stored/pent-up energy with…
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