I can't control my teen's choices but I can control my reactions.

A side-by-side activity may help a teen open up and start talking

Want to convince your teen somethings a good idea? Forbid it without explanation.

Parenting teens can be overwhelming, Stay focused and keep perspective.

When you're teen is spiraling, skip the lecture and lean into listening.

Your teen doesn't need perfection. They need presence.

You can't fix your teen's hard emotions, nor should you.

You're not failing as a parent. You're here.

You don't need all the answers for your teens, you need to be curious.

Repair is more important than perfection when parenting teens

How are we, as parents, influencing our children's internal voice?

Sometimes we don't like our teens. It's okay.

After a long struggle with your teen, the relationship can be healed.

Transition to college is hard for parents. Explore what makes it hard for you.

Parenting Teens is Like Being a Wifi Router, They're Cordless But in Your Orbit

Appreciate Realistic Wins Each Day Instead of Focusing on Unrealistic Expectations

Three things to say instead of "calm down"

Fill in the Blank: The hardest part about parenting teens is _______.

Let's Face It, We're Going to Fight With Our Teenagers. Make Sure You Fight Fair

Don't Tell People How They Should or Shouldn't Feel. Validate How They DO Feel

It's the Season of Seasonal Depression--Talk to Your Teens About It

A Teen's Mental Health Crisis Changes Your Parenting Standards

Sleep Can Be One of the Most Influential Factors Impacting Your Teen's Mental Health

Teens Are Often Angry But Anger is a Secondary Emotion Often Covering Up More Vulnerable Feelings

One Sentence Can Diffuse a Power Struggle With Your Teen

Teens Can Be Amazing Athletes AND Have an Identity Outside of Their Sport

Sometimes a Teenager's Harsh Comments Can Actually Be Invaluable Feedback

The Storm Won't Last Forever. You Will Get to the Other Side of a Mental Health Crisis

Four Things You Will Experience When Supporting Your Teen Through a Mental Health Crisis

You Don't Need to Be a Perfect Parent to Be the Exact Parent Your Kid Needs

Parenting Teens is Uncomfortable. If It Isn't, You Aren't Letting Go Enough

Teach Your Teens to Work Towards Goals AND to Pivot and Change Goals

Ten Things to Teach Your Kid Before They Leave the Nest

Teens Showing Stress is a Normal Reaction to an Abnormal World

What Does Authoritarian Parenting Turn Into As Kids Leave the House?

What a Child Has to Say is Just as Important as What an Adult Has to Say

Model for Your Kids How You Work Through Life Transitions

Kids Communicate Their Needs Through Behavior That Can Get Louder, Until it Doesn't

Setting Boundaries and Expectations for Teens is Okay. Holding Grudges is Not.

When Your Teen Lashes Out, It's Not Personal But It Sure Does Feel That Way!

When Someone is Struggling With Their Mental Health, Remove Access to Weapons

No One is Immune to Mental Health Challenges or Struggles

You're Probably Doing Better As a Parent Than You Think You Are. Here are Nine Reasons Why

Teens Separate Their Identity From Parents. Parents Need to Also Separate Their Identity From Teens

We All Mess Up Our Kids. Taking Accountability Heals and Repairs.

Teens Know Lots of Stuff. Let Them Teach You.

Your Teen is Off to College. Let Your Fear Go and Feel the Success!

Energy Isn't Actually Contagious, It Just Feels That Way Because of Mirror Neurons