In this podcast, Laura T. discusses three reasons that young people are not learning common courtesy, and the impact that has on their behavior at home, at school, and in public.
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READ MOREFrom a neurological perspective, the logical side of our brains do not develop until we are in our mid-20’s. As parents, if we give our kids access to social media and do not monitor their usage, we are expecting our kids to act responsibly when their brains are not developed …
READ MOREIn this audio, Laura shares why it’s important to know which standards are most important, and how to admit that you’re not good at some aspects of parenting–and it’s ok.…
READ MOREHave you ever started off the season with Hallmark expectations and ended the holidays in a mountain of stress and flared tempers? The truth is we are so busy “doing” the season we forget about how we are “being.” To make matters worse, we don’t think about the impact our …
READ MOREAs parents, it is our job to teach our kids how to interact and show up in the world. In this video, Laura explains how she limits the use of devices at home to help her children learn to communicate more effectively.…
READ MOREWe often parent based on our behavioral style, not our children’s. Children have a behavioral style that is distinct to them, and as parents we need to be aware of what that is, and how our children show up, so we can encourage their natural talents.…
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It’s happened to every parent. You’re at a restaurant or store with your child, they want something and you say “No.” The next thing you know, your kid is throwing a tantrum and making a scene. How you handle this outburst will determine your integrity with your word and …
READ MOREMost parents have the best intentions supporting their kids athletic interests – they drive to daily practices and endure countless weekends sitting through all types of weather watching games. Many parents cheer enthusiastically from the bleachers or their chairs, however more and more parents are aggressively coaching their kids from …
READ MOREQ: My daughter got caught cheating on her history test and was sent to the dean. She’s a generally good kid, so I don’t understand why she would do this. To make matters worse, I volunteer at the school so this is extremely embarrassing; what do I do?
A: Great …
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