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October 2017

October 30, 2017

4 Reasons Parents Need to Be The Boss

It wasn’t really a thing before the title song of the hit comedy series Malcolm...

October 27, 2017

Does Your Kid Make You Feel Like You Can Do Nothing Right?

(a special guest post by Debbie Hitchcock) Last week I felt like everything I did...

August 2017

August 08, 2017

How to Effectively Boost Your Son’s Back-to-School Confidence

I just dropped off my 14-year-old son for the start of new year, at a...

June 2017

June 21, 2017

Two Practical Ways to Encourage Your Sons

Many boys these days go through challenging times that are not of their making, and...

July 2016

July 29, 2016

Why I’m Grateful for My Daughter’s First Car Accident

This might sound odd, but I’m really, really grateful for my 16-year-old daughter’s car accident...

May 2016

May 12, 2016

3 Things to Do When Your Kid Rolls Her Eyes at You

Not that this ever happens. But every now and then our kids (girls and boys)...

May 03, 2016

Two great ways to boost your son’s self-esteem

Many boys these days go through challenging times that are not of their making, and...

March 2016

March 15, 2016

3 Lies You Can’t Let Your Son Believe About Himself

As both a social researcher who has interviewed and surveyed thousands of boys and a...

January 2016

January 12, 2016

Dads: Four Phrases a Daughter Needs to Hear From You

Dads, we know you love your daughter. And you know you love your daughter. But...

January 07, 2016

Moms: 4 things your son secretly wishes you knew about his temptations

Moms: 4 things your son secretly wishes you knew about his temptations Even after years...

September 2015

September 08, 2015

Play It Subtle When Talking With Teens

Dear Shaunti, I was driving my 16-year-old daughter home from volleyball practice recently when she...

June 2015

June 15, 2015

How do I deflate my teenage son’s oversized ego and curb the cockiness?

Dear Shaunti, I’m a single mom to two teenage boys, and because their dad was...

April 2015

April 27, 2015

When State Says Pot is OK, How Do I Convince My Child It Isn’t?

Dear Shaunti, We live in Colorado, where pot is now visible on every corner. For...

April 13, 2015

How Can I Get My Teen to STOP Relying on Social Media So Much?

Dear Shaunti, My kids’ obsession with Instagram and other social media has gotten to ridiculous...

March 2015

March 09, 2015

Gain More Pull With Your Kids By Pushing Less

Dear Shaunti, My 13-year-old daughter rocks at math and science. She is at the top...

January 2015

January 26, 2015

Drama-Free Guarantee: Talking to Teenage Boys

Dear Shaunti, My oldest son is having a tough first year of high school –...

January 05, 2015

Conquer the Calendar Without Crushing Your Kids

Dear Shaunti, My 8th grade son is getting involved in extra-curricular activities for the first...

August 2014

August 07, 2014

And the Oscar Goes To…My Teen Drama Queen

Dear Shaunti, I love my teenage daughter but how do I get her to stop...

June 2014

June 02, 2014

Prince Charming Wasn’t a Quarterback: Giving Your Son Confidence (Even though He’s Not Mr. Popular)

Dear Shaunti, My 17 year-old son has a great sense of humor, and is fun...

May 2014

May 12, 2014

Your Teen Is Watching Even If She Doesn’t Seem to Be Listening

Dear Shaunti, My daughter is 15 years old and I am worried that she is...

May 05, 2014

How Do I Get My Teen to Comply Without Complaining?

Dear Shaunti, I am constantly butting heads with my 14 year-old daughter. Yesterday, she asked...

April 2014

April 28, 2014

Don’t Give the Death Sentence for a Misdemeanor Crime

Dear Shaunti, My 16-year-old son came home an hour past curfew over the weekend –...

April 17, 2014

Crime and Punishment: When Do Teens Deserve Cell-Phone Restriction?

Dear Shaunti, Undoubtedly, the most effective punishment for my teenage daughter is taking away her...

March 2014

March 03, 2014

Why Your Teen Won’t Talk to You

Dear Shaunti, In the last few months, it has gotten so hard for my teenage...

February 2014

February 10, 2014

Has My Teen Lost His Faith?

Dear Shaunti, My 15-year old son begins his complaining about going to church on Saturday...