Apr 07 2010
Alternatives to Cutting for Teens (A.C.T.) Group
Click here to download the pdf of the flier to pass along to someone who may benefit from our group.
Tag Archive 'adolescence'
Mar 20 2010
No Excuses
If you have not yet heard about the success of Urban Prep Academy in Chicago, check this out! Hats off to these young men and the educators who have believed in them and called them out and up.
Feb 10 2010
Suffering
The world class athletes stand on wobbly legs, sweating profusely and wondering when this nightmare drill will end. Some are doubled over at the goal line, retching, coughing, sputtering, and moaning. Others have their bodies steeled and upright, but their minds are reeling. Never in their lives have they experienced this kind of suffering. Their [...]
Dec 28 2009
Family Transformation in 2010
How do I want to improve my life this year? How have I let my self (or others) down this year? What am I really ready to surrender this year? What part of my life has brought me to a breaking point? How do I want to make a difference this year? What does my [...]
Sep 23 2009
Help with the Homework Battle
Here is a link to WAFB’s video archive of my latest Parenting 101 interview, where I simultaneously share some practical wisdom about how to put the responsibility for homework back in your child’s court and drive the sound-guy crazy with my drumming on the table. Ah, life is fun! By the way, one of the [...]
Sep 04 2009
FREE Downloads!
No, folks – I’m not peddling porn or anything like that on HopeForYourFamily! I just wanted you to know I have begun adding pdf documents for free download on my “FREE Downloads” page. These are primarily handouts/outlines from some of the various seminars and workshops I offer or have offered in the past. I will [...]
Aug 31 2009
iPhone parental controls
Thanks to Walt Mueller and CPYU for providing the link to this very helpful parental control application for your teen’s iPhone. This just in (Sept 15): Safe Eyes Mobile is also available as an excellent protection software for iPhones.
Aug 28 2009
Fury, Disgust, and Hope
I got this book in the mail today. I just finished reading it. It was one hundred and two pages of the most gut wrenching glimpses of humanity I have ever taken in. And yet, it gave me hope. Someone is making a difference. A lot of someones are making a difference. Real, soul-freeing differences [...]
Aug 26 2009
TMSTD
This is a very compelling public service announcement from the UK. Yes, our teens need to see it. But I do, too. I have convinced my self at times that I am competent enough to do a bit of light texting while driving. It’s time to stop. I don’t want to TMSTD. Text My Self [...]
Aug 24 2009
Parenting Toward Character Goals
Our kids’ teachers all have learning goals and lesson plans all outlined for our children’s development in the coming months. They are going to be very intention, deliberate, and persistent in leading our kids toward growth in these areas that have been chosen to facilitate their intellectual and social development. As a parent, have you [...]
