As every parent knows, fights over bedtime can be one of the biggest power struggles you’ll have with your child, whether they’re five or fifteen. The truth is, many kids just don’t want to go to bed at night. For most of them, I think it’s because they’re afraid they’re going to miss something. With [...]
Read MoreArchive for the ‘Teen Behavior’ Category
“Go to Bed NOW!” Winning the Bedtime Battle with Young Kids and Teens
Sunday, August 30th, 2009“My Kid Will Never Change.” When you Hit a Wall with your Child’s Behavior
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Have you ever listened to parenting advice, all the while thinking, “That won’t work with my child—nothing does. He’s too difficult; no one can get through to him.” If you’ve ever felt this way, stop what you’re doing and read this article. We sat down and talked to James Lehman, who explains how to get [...]
Read MoreThe Oppositional, Defiant Teen: How James Lehman tackles the toughest behavior disorder
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009This week, read about an oppositional, defiant teen in James Lehman’s compelling new book, Transform Your Problem Child. Meet the parents and family of Caleb, who have been dealing with their son’s behavior since he was a young child, and “raising their tolerance for deviance” with each instance of acting out. When Caleb gets physically [...]
Read MoreRules, Boundaries and Older Children Part III: Is It Ever Too Late to Set up a Living Agreement?
Saturday, July 25th, 2009For those parents who haven’t set up a structured agreement when their child turns 18, it’s never too late to set one up. Even if your child is 23, living under your roof and staying out until the wee hours, it’s never too late to sit down with that kid and say, “We’re going to [...]
Read MoreRules, Boundaries and Older Children Part II: In Response to Questions about Older Children Living at Home
Friday, July 24th, 2009A few notes before we begin. In this forum, I will not address individual cases or parents. The reason is that this forum is not counseling or therapy and should never be misconstrued as such. Rather, this is a place where I can offer you my personal opinion from 30 years of professional experience. What [...]
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