by Chris | Building Connection
Martial arts are about striking, kicking, grappling and combat. What does that have to do with parenting? Somedays, that feels like the exact definition of parenting, doesn’t it? But, I’m not talking about physical similarities. Instead, I’m going...
by Chris | Building Connection, Health & Wellness
Parents of teenagers often exclaim, “My teenager won’t talk to me!” Here are five reasons why your teenager won’t talk to you with tips to help restore communication. Remember when you and your child could walk into the grocery store and have a conversation as you...
by Chris | Blog Topics, Building Connection, Limits & Discipline
I’m very excited to share an article of mine that was published in Grown and Flown. Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa (Endlich) Heffernan, co-founders of Grown and Flown, have over 300,000 subscribers. Their website is dedicated to helping parents of high...
by Chris | Building Connection, Limits & Discipline, School Success
“Helicopter parent” has become a catch-all label for any parent that we perceive to be over involved in their child’s life. For the past 20 years, I have taught high school English in an upper-middle class community. The term “helicopter parent” has become more and...
by Chris | Building Connection, Health & Wellness
“I hate you!” are the three words that break every parent’s heart. Where did I go wrong? Why does my teenager hate me? Sure, maybe this is just a phase. But, it still stinks hearing your kid say that they hate you. Is there a way to melt some of that hatred away? Yes,...
by Chris | Building Connection, Limits & Discipline
What it looks like…My teenage son finishes eating the delicious spaghetti and meat sauce meal that his mother made for him. Then he chugs the glass of milk (don’t judge…milk and marinara sauce taste pretty good together). Finally, he pushes his chair backwards,...
