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Using aggression is not the best parenting style …

Using aggression is not the best parenting style …

I received this email: Hello, I’m worried that my parenting style might be too harsh for my teenage son. I raise my voice more often than I’d like, and I’m worried that my approach may be bordering on aggressive or bullying. I don’t want to be a strict disciplinarian, but sometimes it feels like the… Continue reading…

School refusal can affect the whole family …

School refusal can affect the whole family …

I received this email: Dear Dr. Beth – My 15-year-old is no longer attending school regularly and it’s really starting to take a toll on the whole family. This situation started last year when she would miss a couple of days off because she “had a migraine” or a “stomach-ache”. I didn’t think too much… Continue reading…