Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Teen

Adolescence is the time that the process of separation from parents begins. This can lead to a disconnect between parents and teens. Here we explore some things you can do to keep the lines of communication open and improve your relationship with your teen.

A Soft Heart is a Teachable Heart

What is a "teachable moment"? How can I spot them and capitalize on them? Here we will explore how you can know when the ground of your child's heart is fertile for planting seeds of truth as well as a few examples of what you can do and use during these "teachable moments."

Teaching Children Conflict Resolution Skills

Here we'll explain how you can teach your children S.T.A.L.L., our technique for conflict resolution. It's best to introduce any new program or idea during times of calm. We'll talk about using role play and brainstorming to walk your kids through the various steps.

Ways to Improve Your Relationship With Your Children

Parenting is a team sport and our children are our star players. In order for any team to be successful, they need to have a strong bond. Here we will explore some suggestions on how you can strengthen your relationship with your kids.

Helping Your Child Manage Feelings

Did you know that you have the secret code that will help you better understand and manage your child's difficult feelings? It's YOU! You can use your own feelings as a way to connect to and empathize with strong emotions emitted by your child.

Permissive vs Authoritarian Parenting

What is the difference between permissive and authoritarian parents? What is the "ideal" type of parent. Here we will explore the answers to these questions. It may be different than you might think!

Energizing Success: Focus on Good Behavior

Do you find that you are always pointing out what your kids are doing wrong? Try focusing on the positive instead of the negative with a technique called "energizing success."

Tips to Help the “Obedience Challenged” Child

Do you have a child who rarely obeys the first time? Increase the likelihood that your "obedience challenged" child will comply with a role play technique called "obedience drills".

Get Your Kids to Listen the First Time

A step-by-step guide to getting your children to respond to a command or instruction the first time it is given. It's all in the delivery!