From Parent Camp Newsletter 6-19-24 This might just be the #1 issue most parents have with their teens and tweens. And it can really wear you down. The question is how to address it so you don’t make things worse, start an argument, or build disconnection between you. I recently addressed this issue with a member …
From the Parent Camp Newsletter 6-12-24 We all struggle from time to time with something. My 23-year-old son called me Monday in the middle of the worst panic attack he’s had in years. It took a couple of hours for him to calm down. His anxiety has been largely under control since he was around …
From Parent Camp Newsletter 5-8-24 Have you heard me say that I actually nailed my son’s bedroom window shut (for just a few hours) when he was sneaking out. Yeah, not one of my proudest parenting moments. I talk about rules, discipline and consequences in Section 4 of The Field Guide. And the main thing …
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From Parent Camp Newsletter 4-24-24 Not too long ago I asked my son something like “what would you recommend parents do to help their teenagers get out of a bad period in their life (or put them on a new path…or something like that).” And I was actually really excited about his answer. He said parents should …
From Parent Camp Newsletter 4-10-24 I recently heard the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, Charles Duhigg, speaking on a business podcast about his most recent book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Now, this book has nothing to do with teenagers (although he has 2 at home) but it does certainly pertain to communicating …
From Parent Camp Newsletter 3-6-24 Does your teen spout curse words, use a derogatory tone, or say things you consider disrespectful when they’re in the middle of experiencing gigantic emotions? I’m not talking about “common everyday disrespect,” that isn’t happening during a meltdown – that’s a different topic (and one I covered in episode 117.) …
From the Parent Camp Newsletter 2-28-24 The hardest thing about changing my parenting was learning to keep my mouth shut and listen! Listening has never been my strong suit. I’m a “fixer.” I know the answer. I can fix it! 😢And when it comes to our kids, some of us can get stuck on “if …
From Parent Camp Newsletter 2-14-24 Any time you need to talk to your teen (or other kids) and express how you feel about something, you need to remember to I statements. I mention this briefly in The Field Guide when talking about rules and negotiation (Section 4).👁️ The point is, when you’re telling your teen …
From Parent Camp Newsletter 1-31-24 I want to talk to you briefly about Your Teens’ Emotions (Section 3.3 of The Field Guide). If you can build the habit of validating your kids’ emotions/feelings, it will go such a long way in building connection between you and decreasing arguments. It can be really difficult if you’ve never …
