Your child's "stomachache" before family gatherings isn't just nerves
Dear , Let me tell you what's really happening when your child suddenly develops physical symptoms every time you…
Read issue →But it's our tradition" isn't a reason—it's an excuse
Dear , Quick question: If someone told you there was a "tradition" of putting your hand on a hot stove, would you do it?…
Read issue →When keeping family close means keeping harm closer
Dear , There's a question I hear from parents more than almost any other: "How do I protect my child from toxic…
Read issue →The Relationship You're Building Now Will Last Forever
Hi , I recently got a phone call that broke my heart. A mother whose 25-year-old son announced he was getting…
Read issue →Are You Accidentally Preventing Your Teen's Resilience?
Hi , "I don't want my kid to struggle." Every parent says this. It's instinctive. But here's the hard truth: In…
Read issue →Phone Addiction is a Symptom (Not the Problem)
Hi , Let me guess: You're worried about how much time your teen spends on their phone. You've tried taking it away,…
Read issue →What to Do When Your Teen is Really Struggling
Hi , This is the email I hoped you'd never need to read. But if you're here because your teen is really…
Read issue →Your Family Culture is Broken (Here's How to Fix It)
Hi , Quick question: If I asked your teen, "What's it like at home?" what would they say? "Everyone's always…
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