When to Talk to Kids About Sex
“When should I talk to my kids about sex?” That’s a question I hear all the time. Usually, the parent asking the question is hoping for an answer on the higher end of the number scale. . . like “when…
Read More
The Proper Parenting Posture
I sometimes think there are only three basic postures we can assume as we approach the task of parenting teens. The first posture is what I call the “Unrealistic Optimist.” This is the parent who ho-hums over the teen years,…
Read More
Teaching Kids to Think
One of the hardest things I’ve had to learn as a parent of teens is to stop my tendency to think for my kids. I have a tendency to jump in, tell them how it is, issue an instruction or…
Read More
Major on the Majors
Today we conclude our week-long look at Dr. Ted Tripps wonderful advice to parents regarding the common communication pitfalls that all too often characterize our communication with our teens. Dr. Tripp reminds us of a very helpful approach when he…
Read More
Reckless Words Wound Kids
Today we continue our look at Dr. Ted Tripp’s great advice for parents, regarding the common communication pitfalls we so often fall into with our teens. Dr. Tripp reminds us that reckless words are extremely harmful, not only to our…
Read More
Becoming an Influential Parent
Today we continue our look at Dr. Ted Tripp’s warning to parents about common communication pitfalls in dealing with our teens. Dr. Tripp advises us to assume a posture of influential parenting instead of a posture of authoritarian parenting. Authoritarianism…
Read More
The Danger of Parental Disengagement
All this week we’re looking at some great advice from Dr. Ted Tripp regarding common communication pitfalls that we all too often resort to using with our teens. Dr. Tripp warns parents against the pitfall of disengaging. This is one…
Read More
Spy vs Spy Parenting
As the father of four children, I’m painfully aware of how difficult it can be to communicate effectively with our teenagers. Where they’re at in the developmental stage can lead to an awkwardness that brings out our worst responses. All…
Read More
Are You Putting Too Much Online?
Parents, what are you teaching your kids through the ways that you use your smartphones and social media? Researchers at the University of Central Florida have discovered some interesting trends. For example, parents who love posting lots of pictures of…
Read More