Dec 15, 2021
In this episode, Neil responds to a mother amazed by the positive impact of a major tool in Ending The Parent-Teen Control Battle. This mother wants to better understand why it works and how to avoid backsliding.
Dec 8, 2021
In this episode, Neil responds to a mother who is a single parent to her only child. Mom wonders what went wrong when her delightful son turned into a difficult, contrary teenager. Neil speaks to a common dynamic of single parent/only child families and gives Mom the tools to put a rapidly deteriorating situation back...
Nov 24, 2021
In this episode, Neil offers strategies for managing the many people challenges that come along with this special Holiday. Parent needs first, establishing expectations with children, teens and young adults, and dealing with difficult family member behaviors.
Nov 17, 2021
In this episode, Neil responds to a mom who struggles against a coalition of her husband and young adult kids. Unfortunately, there is a lot at stake because Dad has significant health risks. Neil introduces three family assessment criteria and shows how they apply and how, with this knowledge, Mom can create...
Nov 3, 2021
In this episode, Neil responds to a question about paying kids for good grades. Neil addresses the question of how and when to reward kids without undermining intrinsic motivation.