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Can We Want too Much for Them?

By Barbara McRae, MCC
The majority of the parents I coach have this in common: they want their kids to have what’s “best.” The specifics vary, but can take the shape of: the BEST grades, schools, jobs, clothes, friends, mates, educators, bosses, cars, health, and/or opportunities.
Often it all boils down to having a perfect life. Oh, [...]


The Rule of Seven

By Barbara McRae, MCC
A popular question from parents is: “Why does it take so long to get through to my kids? What I say doesn’t seem to stick!” Much of it has to do with how we learn. We learn through repetition. But how much repetition does it take before you begin to get diminishing [...]


Strategies for Saying “No”

By Barbara McRae, MCC
One of my clients, we’ll call her JoAnn, has two teenagers. She asked me to help her say “No” calmly. She tends to avoid any kind of possible conflict, and when she is faced with one, she gets highly stressed, belaboring the point until the message is lost.
It’s natural that a conflict [...]


Re-Think Your Comparisons

By Barbara McRae, MCC
It’s in our nature to make comparisons. We compare people, places, things and even the weather. The majority of the comparisons we make rarely contribute to getting into a warm weather spirit; mostly, they bring us distress.
As children move into adolescence they are more prone to the mental affliction of comparing [...]


Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?

The reference to “helicopter parents” has resurfaced in the news lately. For those of you unfamiliar with it, the term describes parents who unnecessarily hover over their high school and college-age children. In my work with parents and teens, I find both over-and under-involvement disturbing.
Too Much
Let’s begin with over-involvement. Increased parental involvement over the [...]


Getting Teen Boys To Open Up - Tips for encouraging communication with your son

APink is for girls, and blue is for boys. Boys play with trucks, and girls play with dolls. It seems like most of the differences between children of opposite sexes are imposed by society: after all, little boys aren’t born wearing blue diapers!But as children age, parents may realize some real, innate differences between male [...]


How to Reach Your Teen’s Heart

How would you rate your relationship with your teen daughter or son? If you are unsure, or you want to double check your answer, imagine hearing the sounds of your teen entering your house. Now ask yourself this question: How do I react when I hear my teen coming home?
Your honest answer will instantly reveal [...]


Top 10 Qualities of Successful Parent-Teen Relationships

Have you ever wondered why some family relationships are strong, close, and successful while others struggle? No matter what type of relationship you are in, all relationships require focused attention and deep caring. The following list will aid you in remembering to nurture and strengthen your relationships by inviting your mind to meet your heart.
1. [...]


The Truth About Teen Blogging

Four million teens are blogging! What’s a blog you ask? A blog (web + log) is an online journal often hosted free of charge by such companies as MySpace.com, LiveJournal, and FaceBook.com.
Blogging is quickly becoming the “teen” pastime of choice. It has huge appeal because (1) it’s fast and easy; if you can write, you [...]


Teen Dreams-5 Key Questions

We all want what’s best for our kids. We want them to be happy and successful. But, could it be that you are projecting your dreams on to your kids? Do you know what they want for themselves? Many parents think “good parenting” means making sure your child excels in academics, attends a top college, [...]


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