Conscious Parenting is NOT Permissive Parenting
I’ve encountered so many misconceptions about conscious parenting lately, especially what it means to consciously parent teens. Conscious parenting is NOT permissive parenting. Conscious parenting prioritizes the relationship with our child. To me, it means...
How Recovery Principles Pave the Way to Conscious Parenting
I grew up in an alcoholic home. I am incredibly grateful that my family found recovery, but it was not until my adolescence and it came at a great price, my parents’ divorce. Adult Children of Alcoholics Battle Cry: It Will Never Happen To Me The battle cry of every...
How to Prevent the Pandemic Blues to Find Deep Connection with Teens
Unfortunately, the pandemic and its consequences are still with us. But we can practice safety protocols, rigorous self-care, love our neighbor and yes, support our teens who have little control over their new reality. Here are some suggestions about how to prevent...
Make Every Moment Count with Your Teen in 2021
My birthday is always a time of reflection and renewal for me. Since its so close to New Year’s Day, I take stock of the previous year and boy was it a doozy. Not only did we weather a pandemic, but I also had life altering milestones in my family. My father passed...Laura Lyles Reagan, MS
For more than 30 years, Sociologist Laura Lyles Reagan has worked in youth development and parent education. Her approach, called co-creation, helps teens and parents grow the skills they need for positive relationships. Seen here with Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author of The Conscious Parent and Oprah’s “favorite parenting expert,” who invited her to her annual event, Evolve.