I am getting excited about the teleseminar coming up in just a couple weeks. The one thing that I am thinking about right now is this: What do you want to know? I am sure that you have some questions, concerns and/or struggles. Even if it is just, how do I get my son to stop watching YouTube videos all day long? Please take a look at this preview video and fill out the short survey below. In … [Read more...]
In 2012 I am going to be even more committed to offering useful information to help you in parenting your teenager. One way that I am going to do this is by offering free teleseminars on hot topics. You can easily join in on the phone or listen to the recordings at your convenience. I also have a few free things to offer you for signing up. My first one hour teleseminar on "Social Media … [Read more...]
I love this time of year. Christmas is over and mostly cleaned up. (Still have to get the tree out). Now it is time to reflect on 2011 and plan for an even better year to come. This last year has been fantastic, for me personally as well as in my counseling practice. I am excited about having even more time to do the work that I love and help more people in the process. Take a glimpse … [Read more...]
In some ways the issues are the same, but the cultural landscape has changed. Parents have always been worried about the influence of sex, drugs and rock n' roll. You might be the type of parent that has to know everything. You ask all the questions, search his room, check out his friends and monitor his Facebook updates. Or, you might be the type of parent that gives the benefit of doubt, … [Read more...]
My short answer is yes. But, it depends on a couple of things. Parents have different approaches to dealing with their teens' privacy. From full disclosure and password access to granting complete freedom. Age matters Some of this depends on your son's age. With younger teenagers, it should not be an option not to friend you. They are likely not mature enough to manage the … [Read more...]
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