Thank you for always telling parents to think of their children first when they divorce. I am a child of divorce... More >>

...Assertive responses are particularly effective in countering bullying because the child who masters this type of direct, emotionally-honest communication demonstrates that a bully's attacks will be answered in a fair, but formidable way... More >>

Many parents will tell their kids that they can do anything they want and that everything they do is great in order to protect them from failure. However, blowing smoke about how wonderful they are doesn't help kids - it handicaps them from coping with real life. Here are 7 things you should teach your kids to help them deal with failure... More >>

...When we're in an emotional state, we can't communicate or problem solve constructively - our feelings hijack us and block our capacity to focus. We need to find ways to reduce the anger so that we can begin to communicate again... More >>

...We're currently reading Romeo and Juliet and I gave the students the task of answering the question: 'Do you believe in love at first sight?' In this age of superficial thinking based on social media 'likes' and 'selfies,' I was surprised by their responses.... More >>

I heard a call recently, where you talked to a teenage boy who was dabbling with vapor cigarettes. I really want to thank you for that call... More >>

I have two boys, ages 15 and 18, and I'm glad I married an alpha male, because he is really raising our boys into men... More >>

...I do pick up and take my high schooler to school and everywhere he wants to go, I DON'T mind... More >>

...Some teenagers lack the discipline to take a gap year. They'll get comfortable and too lazy to want to sign up for college... More >>

Even though less than 1 percent of kids take a year off between high school and college, the number is growing. Why do I think a gap year can be a good option for teenagers? More >>