This above all

Being true to yourself does not mean indulging or pampering yourself to the neglect of others; nor does it mean that whatever you believe is the right thing all the time. It simply means you’ll be better off…

They Got the Beat

This may seem like common sense, but far too many parents overlook this obvious fact: Children are unique individuals who grow and mature at their own pace. We love to…

True Power

Far too often, parents who fear their authority slipping away simply tighten their grip; it’s an effort to convince their children (and themselves) they still hold all the cards. That kind of …

They Can’t Hear You

Like gravity and motion, there are a few natural laws of relationship that simply cannot be denied. One of them is this…

Calm can be aggravating

When your child is on the rampage for a good fight, the worst thing you can do is give her one.

Decisions, decisions

What would change about your life if you were more decisive? If you deliberated less and decided more? Here are..

It can be so much easier…

Sometimes, when parents first encounter ScreamFree Parenting, they beg us: “Just tell me exactly what I need to say to get my kids to behave!”

Why you should definitely inhale

Right before you taxi down the runway, flight attendants share a simple message. “In the case of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling compartment.” You know what they’re going to say next, right?

Creating the Relationships You Crave

Let’s face it; when it comes to relationships, we’ve all received some bad training over the years. Divorce. Mean girls. Crazy exes. Narcissistic parents.

Even if you had…

Playing the Hand You’re Dealt

Today I get to go under the knife of a surgeon, fixing my hip flexor tendon that was apparently damaged after my hip replacement a year ago. As my wife Jenny knows better than anyone, this will be my 7th surgery…