Episode 11: When they challenge what we think.

Episode 201: Preparing your teenage child emotionally to go back to school.

In this podcast we have a great friend of mine, Dr. Deborah Beagle from Vernon Hills High School in Illinois. Deb is not only the student activities director at Vernon Hills, she is a mom of three college age students so she has lived this. She is going to help us with preparing our children emotionally to get back into school after the summer break.

Episode 11: When they challenge what we think.

Don't view your child's resistance to your thoughts as offensive. If they are talking to you about life, you have to see that as a good thing. Dialogue is important. If your goal is to just get them to do the right things, you are missing out on an amazing part of parenting. Giving them emotional breathing room to be honest with how they are processing life is such a good part of parenting.

Episode 11: Helping your child embrace what is important to you and your family.

World views and life philosophies are being being shaped by so many things today for young people. Social media and other social influences barrage them with values and idea's about life. When they challenge our authority or have different opinions than we do, it can be tough to make the adjustment from CEO to consultant. This episode with give you some practical advice in helping your child discover why some of the rules and guidelines are important.

Episode 10: Help my child just turned thirteen. Special guest Tiffany Auer tells her story.

Special guest Tiffany Auer's oldest son just turned thirteen. She talks about her strategies and fears as her and her husband embark on this new venture of having a teenager in the home. This is a really fun and informative podcast.

Episode 10: Value Up part 2 with Steve and Mike

You can't exactly bully-proof children but you can take a big step in that direction by reinforcing your child's true value. Words hurt less when we know the truth about ourselves. In this podcast Mike discusses why he calls his school program Value Up.