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It’s Not You; It’s Me
As we approach the end to another school year, some of us are more reflective than others. That usually depends…
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Don’t Trust Your Labeling Instincts
“Your eyes can deceive you; don’t trust them.” (Obi-Wan Kenobi) Among the most destructive labels we can apply to our kids are those having to do with their perceived disobedience. We see their bad behavior, we watch them openly defy our authority, and we call them “rebellious,”or “defiant,”or “out of control.” If we believe this […]
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It’s Your Move
The biggest barrier to creating the great relationships we crave most has always been, and will always be, our fear. We are all, at varying levels…
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United Airlines didn’t respond; they reacted
Last week I mentioned that what we do at ScreamFree is teach people how to pause, so they can respond more…
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Find Another Parent for Your Kids
It’s normal for children, especially teenagers, to push back against their parents. They’re working very hard to differentiate…
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The Opportunity of Danger
When it comes to our children, most of us have a radar that NASA would be envious of. We find trouble…
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Just Getting Started
The old Apollo rockets used the vast majority of their fuel just getting off the launchpad.
In the same way, it can feel….
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Hal on TV: Preparing Our Teens for Adulthood
Hey fellow Daily Pausers, check out this important roundtable discussion …
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The Danger of Hooking Up
This week we released our new book for older teens and young adults, Choose Your Own Adulthood. One of the chapters addresses the dangerous college practice of “hooking up.”
