Does it ever seem like your son has a huge "do not enter" sign on his life? Does he block you out when you know he needs you the most? This can be so frustrating and challenging for parents of boys. It is also a somewhat complicated issue with many possible causes - family dynamics, temperament, social and emotional development, insecurity and fear to name a few. As a child and teen … [Read more...]
There are some things you would never want people know about. Your husband having an affair. Filing bankruptcy. Maybe, an angry son who is verbally abusive. Unfortunately, there are some painful realities in family life and no shortage of challenges. What do you do if your son calls you names? Maybe horrible names. Here are a few of my ideas for you to consider. Let him know that … [Read more...]
"My son won't talk to me. He just shuts down. All I get are one word answers." I hear this all the time. You know that your son is struggling, but you just can't get him to tell you what is going on. Often your best attempts to draw him out only seem to create more resistance and possibly even anger. I have found that teen boys can be a tough safe to crack, but they will talk if you know how … [Read more...]
It is amazing how many great things I find on Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon and so many other places on the internet. I came across this excellent video that begins to answer the question "How Can I Get My Teenage Son To Open Up To Me?" Susan Stiffelman is a Marriage and Family Therapist who blogs on the website Parent Dish. She has a wonderful way of explaining how to develop a trusting … [Read more...]
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