Hello! I’ve been putting most of my creative energy into writing Chapter 4 of my next book and am so excited about what is unfolding that I neglected this article series… But today I feel inspired to add another piece to the “Getting kids to do what you want” series that I started two months…

Hello again after a lengthy pause! I have been focused on writing my next book so these articles are taking a backseat for the next several months. Yet today I feel inspired to follow up on my last article about getting kids to do what you want… Let’s start by looking at three parenting styles…

I got an important question from a concerned friend today. In my own words, the question was  essentially “What holistic options are available for dealing with feelings of guilt and self-blame?” In this situation, a parent discovered that her daughter had been sexually abused by a female babysitter years ago. The daughter just revealed this…

Last week, we looked at things to consider when deciding if your teen’s feelings and behaviors are aligned with their experiences, or if they are indicators that your youngster is struggling. This week, we take a deeper look into the life of a teen. 1. First, let me state the obvious: that the teenage years tend…

I have been reading about “holistic parenting” online. What I read says that holistic parenting is parenting that considers the mind-body-spirit connection in relation to children. So I am writing this article to clarify my personal notion of “holistic parenting” and what it means. My personal notion of holistic parenting is that when thinking of…

Tonight I offered a teleclass (or conference call class) on holistic parenting.This class is an introduction to the concept of holistic parenting and to the book that is the foundation for it. The book, titled AD/HD Generation: Holistic Ways to Support Children, will be available in June. To pre-purchase a copy of the book at…

How can we best use the energy of the transition out of Spring’s coolness and in to Summer’s heat? The outside temperatures continue to rise (especially in Texas!) as we wave a gentle goodbye to Spring and inch our way toward Summer. The Summer solstice is June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. This means that…

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: “How do you teach your children respect?” (TX) Thank you for this very important question. The challenge in answering this and other questions is simplifying their complex “answers.” And of course, what I offer is only my perspective. I encourage parents to learn all they can about something, and then use their…

Tonight I offered a teleclass (or conference call class) on holistic parenting.This class is an introduction to the concept of holistic parenting and to the book that is the foundation for it. The book, titled AD/HD Generation: Holistic Ways to Support Children, will be available in June. For more information or to pre-purchase a copy…

QUESTION: What are “teleclasses” and teleseminars?” ANSWER: A “teleclass” or “teleseminar is a class that is done via telephone conference call. A “teleseries” is a series of classes on a topic done via telephone conference calls. This is a great way to offer workshops and classes because folks can participate from home, from any state, and…