I'll be posting some more of my own thoughts later this weekend, but for now, I've just got to pass this along.                                                    My good friend, Troy, just told me about this book.  It's called "The

Check out my Parenting 101 page to see my latest interview and read the Q & A regarding children/adolescents and self-injury.

Thanks to a client of mine, I was introduced to this amazing artist and song this week.  The artist's name is Nancy White, and the song is "Momnipotent."  Following are the lyrics.  Two things struck me hard

Parents of adolescents, how many of you enjoy your children's favorite music - if you can even understand it?  I realize there are families in which parents and children enjoy the same musical tastes.  However, for many,

For anyone who has struggled with the bedtime battle, or any other battle for obedience with your child(ren), check out this story of transformation in my house.  I'll be writing much more on the importance of strong,

Self-proclaimed "experts" abound.  They write books and articles, appear on the news, offer conferences and workshops, and set up websites.  Some of these "experts" have a wealth of wisdom to offer, while others are offering up nothing

Click here or pick up the September issue of Baton Rouge Parents Magazine to read my article on the growing epidemic of "cutting" (self-injury).  For the record, the magazine took some editorial liberty with my article -

Apparently I coined a new term a few nights ago through a slip of the tongue.  After making some comments in my Bible study group, a couple of people immediately spoke up, saying they like my use

This may sound like an old cliche, but it represents a deep truth.  Whether it's Monopoly, Rook, charades, spoons, hide and seek, checkers, chess, tag, poker, Balderdash, "apple shmear" (see Cheaper by the Dozen), backyard football, X-Box

In my recent interview on "Around Town with Scott Rogers," I spoke on this topic, but our interview was cut fairly short.  Here is a fuller picture of my thoughts and suggestions on this timely and important