Neurosis is the enemy of your psychological health. Neurosis zaps your quality of life. Neurosis makes you a less effective friend or parent or employee or, really,… Read more “Neurosis”
Category: Parent Coaching
Trusting Your Kid to God
Like any good Christian parent, you probably pray for your kid. Especially if your kid is troubled and making bad decisions. But what if God answers your… Read more “Trusting Your Kid to God”
You can’t control your teen, but you can refuse to let them control you
A parent of a troubled 17 year old told me he felt shame that he couldn’t control his son. He said biblically he wasn’t even worthy of… Read more “You can’t control your teen, but you can refuse to let them control you”
Where’s The Village?
Your teens need adults, supportive people, natural mentors. When they don’t want to talk to you, it’s nice to know there’s someone out they they will talk… Read more “Where’s The Village?”
Thinking About Social Media
The first generation to grow up with social media is now adults. They have been an experiment and no one knew what the outcome would be. Now… Read more “Thinking About Social Media”
Engaging With Your Teen
When your son reached adolescence, his brain changed and is continuing to change. In childhood he was a blank slate for you to write on, but now…he’s… Read more “Engaging With Your Teen”
Black and White Parenting
Black and white thinking is typically a less evolved way of thinking and seeing the world. How would that look in parenting? One way to recognize black… Read more “Black and White Parenting”
Keeping Their Guard Down
When you feel you are being attacked, what is the natural thing to do? Get defensive! Everyone gets defensive if they feel someone is coming at them… Read more “Keeping Their Guard Down”
Parenting Skill: Trying different approaches as your child grows
One size does not fit all in parenting. What worked for your daughter might be a disaster for your son. What worked for your oldest might set… Read more “Parenting Skill: Trying different approaches as your child grows”
drama addiction
Can we be addicted to drama in our lives? I feel certain that we can and that many people are. Some people only feel significant when they… Read more “drama addiction”