I want my parenting style to be firm, but loving. I want to be cool and calm, but also involved and attentive. Finding the right balance is never easy. Here are 4 practical ways for you to develop a more accepting approach.

Did you know that you might be a drone parent? It is the modern version of what we all know as a helicopter parent. I will tell you that there are some unexpected and unpleasant results from this well-intentioned parenting style. Here are 5 reasons that you want to avoid becoming a drone parent.

For the plugged in Dad, technology can be a wonderful tool. It can bring you closer to the ones you love and help you create shared memories. So, here it is.

Have you ever noticed that teenage boys can be rude, disrespectful and even cruel at times? They don’t always understand how their words and actions affect other people. Other times they simply don’t care, or at least they act as if they don’t care.

Have you ever been a lazy teen or a nagging mother? Well you may relate to this blog post! My recent online survey brought up many excellent questions from parents that I would love to answer. Here is the first one that I am addressing this week.

Have you ever thought about using creativity to improve your relationship with your teenager? Sometimes, as parents, we need to throw away the rule book, trust our instincts and just parent from the heart.

There is no doubt that raising teenagers can push all your buttons and even drive you crazy. It is guaranteed that they will break rules, throw all kinds of attitude around and just be a pain in the butt sometimes. In this post I am going to talk about the most effective ways to use consequences with your teenager. I also talk about a common trap that you should avoid.

When it comes to parenting your teenager, are you more of a manager or a consultant? This particular issue has been coming up often in my counseling office lately, so I thought I would share a few thoughts with you on the topic.

The next time your son is grumpy, on edge and close to exploding may be just around the corner. His body and mind are swirling with confusing emotions and powerful hormones. He truly does not know how to manage his anger yet. Here are some quick steps that you can use to defuse his anger.

Parenting teenagers is a tough job and sometimes you get more than you signed up for. Defiance, negativity, bad attitudes, immaturity and so much more! Here are some invaluable reminders for you to hold onto during the dark and angsty times of your teenager's journey. Note: Don't worry if you are not the type of parent who likes tattoos. You can post these phrases anywhere, from your bathroom mirror to your smartphone home screen.