Every parent wants their children to reach toward them, confide in them and rely on them when they are facing challenges, regardless of their age. The question we need to ask ourselves is are we sending the message loud and clear that we are…

“My kids tune me out!” “It’s as if I am talking to a wall!” "All I get are one word responses!" Having heard this as the number one complaint from parents for over 25 years I decided to approach the challenge a bit differently. I…

If you are raising teenagers I bet you can close your eyes and hear that deep semi-disgusted sigh that is coated with a thick condescending tone. Or maybe the “look” many teens have perfected…the one where their eyes half-closed glaringly look right through you as if to say, “I am…