“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” – Mr. Rogers The news is everywhere, and children are becoming consumers of the news at younger and...
Part 2: Make the Car a “Safe Zone” One of the biggest no-no’s that parents are regularly committing is making the car a place where they connect with their teen. Your kiddos rely on you for regular transportation, and in the car, there is nowhere to hide! The car is...
Why Won’t My Teen Talk to Me? (Part 1 of 3) I often hear from parents that they wish their teen would open up to them more. Things like… “Why won’t she talk to me?” “I try to ask her about her day and she just says ‘fine.” “My teen...
