Boys need guidance and inspiration. It is just too easy to be mediocre and underachieve. Young men are tempted daily to smoke pot, play way too many video games, get lost in social media and never consider challenging themselves to be great.

Are you concerned that your son’s life is way out of balance? He is spending too many hours playing video games, he is not interested in other activities, his social life is struggling and he doesn’t think it is a problem at all. his post is all about helping your son find more balance in his life, even if he doesn’t want it! There are three things…

I had the opportunity recently to interview Dr. Robert Benavides Jr., a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Santa Rosa, about his many years of experience counseling teenagers with substance abuse issues. Below are…

Even the strongest families encounter a need for assistance beyond their own resources at times. If you are considering family therapy, it may be helpful to start with the following tips:

Adolescence is a super challenging time for teens and parents alike. No one is immune to the stress and heartache that is a part of your job description. I have a simple and encouraging message for you. We all need that sometimes right?

These are the questions that I received and answered in January's teleseminar on Social Media and Your Teenager. Let me know if you have any questions that you would like answers to. I want to support you in being the best parent that you can be for your teenager.

So what motivates teens? Ultimately, teens want to grow up and they want to feel empowered. If you can find out what motivates your teenage son, you can be successful in supporting him through these important transitions. Here are some possible ways to motivate your son.

Does it ever seem like your son has a huge "do not enter" sign on his life? Does he block you out when you know he needs you the most? As a child and teen counselor, I have a few ideas about why your son might shut down on you.

Having an angry son who is verbally abusive is an unfortunate and painful reality in family life. Teens can have volatile moods and they don't have the skills to manage their emotions. What do you do if your son calls you names? Maybe horrible names. Here are a few of my ideas for you to consider.

Why is it that some teenage boys seem to be so incredibly unmotivated? Check out our tips on how to motivate your teenage son.