The Black Bag Boundary
As I have mentioned before boundaries are often seen as a way to change your teen, usually through punishment and reward. Theoretically...
Paying for grades and chores!
I know this subject is controversial and touchy, but I think it is an important issue to comment on. The idea is that by paying for...
Cussing
It is kind of interesting to think about and discuss cussing in therapy with teens or parents. There are some who don’t care, some who...
Insanity
The definition of insanity is: “doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results.” How many tactics, rewards,...
Sibling Chaos!
Parenting siblings can be a gift and a curse at the same time. Did you know that on average siblings argue every 10 minutes? Did you...
My teen won't go to school!
If you are struggling right now with getting your child to school please know that you are not in any way alone and you have not failed...
Two Journies
Often parents shame or embarrassment of their child plays too large a role in the relationship that parent holds with their child. You...
Marriage before parenting
When your child is born you have to put them first and quite literally do everything for them. Your time, your energy, and your thoughts...
Entitlement in the home
There are many frustrations and arguments that come from difficult teens acting entitled in the home. Parents try and try to teach...
Your journey and their journey!
Often parents shame or embarrassment of their child plays too large a role in the relationship that parent holds with their child. You...
