Parenting That Works

Let decades of research based on families experiences be your guide for raising emotionally healthy, academically successful children who will make wiser behavioral decisions.

Failure Is a Temporary State

Jul 19, 2026

When your teen makes a mistake, they don’t earn a permanent label of failure. Teach your teen to bounce back by reminding them that this too shall pass while helping them move beyond the mistake.

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Talk Early, Often, and Ongoing With Your Teen

Jul 03, 2026

Talk early, often, and ongoing to keep the lines of communication open between you and your teen.

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The Parenting Style That Will Make You an Effective Parent

May 22, 2026

Consider a parenting style that is tried and tested and that we know works, generation after generation. 

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Save the Lecture (Say This Instead)

May 15, 2026

If you’ve ever seen your teen’s eyes glaze over while you’re saying something super important, take a step back and ask yourself: Is this a conversation or a lecture?

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What You Need to Know About Teens, Gambling, and Their Future

May 08, 2026

People can bet on just about anything online, and ads for gambling blanket our inboxes and airwaves. Teens are getting in on the gambling action with little to no supervision. Here's what you need to know. 

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Overcoming the Silent Treatment

Apr 22, 2026

If it feels like your teen has suddenly hit the figurative mute button, rewind and think about what you said before they kicked off the silent treatment

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