Are you unhappy with the relationship you have with your teen? Are you struggling with academic and or behavioral issues at home or at school? Do you and your partner disagree on parenting style?

Many of us are using the same parenting techniques that our parents used on us. How’s that working for you?
“Being a parent takes skill. You can learn, practice, and improve your parenting skills. You can learn to:

• Treat your teen-yourself-with respect.
• Understand the goals of misbehavior.
• Become skilled at encouraging your teen.
• Listen to your teen’s feelings.
• Express your own feelings so your teen is more willing    to listen to you.
• Encourage your teen to make decisions and learn from    them.
• Discipline in positive, effective ways”. (Step, Don    Dinkmeyer)

If you think you are ready to take an honest look at your parenting style, if you want to learn more effective ways of parenting and receive support as you implement the changes, please feel free to call and schedule a consultation so that we may take a look at your unique family system.

Tip: Schedule a family meeting once a week. Make sure everyone gets a chance to speak without interruption.

Article by Ilissa C. Banhazl, MS, MFT