I have been reviewing the 5 Love Languages of Children.  In the last couple of chapters there is some discussion about discipline and the parent’s role as a teacher of their child.   In my work with parents this topic raises a lot of questions.

•  How do I get my child...

Last weekend as we were pulling into the church parking lot I noticed a young boy sitting on the ground.  He was leaning against a tree with his hood up and his head down.   Mom and dad were helping his little sister get out of the car.   A few minutes later as we were walking into...

In this video you will discover two key perspective shifts that will transform your difficult teenager.

Your family enrichment coach,

Jim White 

As a parent do you wish your child was more confident?   One of the best ways to build confidence in your son or daughter is for them to experience some success.   Look for opportunities to let them manage themselves and solve problems.  Take on the role of empowerment coach.

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We had a situation pop up the other day that provides a simple but awesome example of parenting with an empowerment mindset.   Here is what happened. My wife and I were out to breakfast with our youngest daughter, my oldest son and his family.   My son is a graduate and avid fan of...

This past weekend my wife and I attended a conference in Orlando, Florida.  As you know, one of the big attractions to Orlando is the theme parks.  Consequently, one of the other attendees had brought along her husband and her 11 year old son.   The plan was for dad and son to...

In this post, I am going to share some of the signs of anxiety and your two roles as a parent of a child who struggles with anxiety.

There are both behavioral and physical signs of anxiety.  Some of the behavioral signs include:

• Trouble concentrating
• Sensitivity to criticism
• ...

In today’s interview Becky Fife, a mother of 7 and cofounder of I Believe In Me, shares her insights around the issues middle school girls face and how we can best support them.  

During our conversation Becky shares the four Cs as well as their garden analogy.   These...

Let's take a look at why you experience what you experience and why you do what you do.  This model for behavior will provide some insights into the specific strategies we are going to talk about later.  Think of this like a framework learning and growing … for getting past your...

Does your teenager ever get anxious before a big test?

Or how about the week or two leading up to the start of a new school year … are they a little on edge?  Are they not their usual selves?   This was certainly the case for my youngest daughter.

What about the...

Does your teenager have fears or anxiety that seem to have no basis?

If we are honest, we all experience this at some level.   Here is an example that illustrates how this can happen from my parenting journey.  

So this story starts on a beautiful summer day.  I...

In this video, I share a story of frustration and three steps for managing anxiety or frustration in the moment.

• Change your state
• Change the story
• Focus on growth or serving others

Your family enrichment coach,

Jim White