The Secret to Being Heard by Your Teen in Tough Conversations
How do you “get through” to your teen in tough conversations? You know “listening” is important, but they may not engage with you to have something to listen to? You are concerned. You may even be afraid… There are so many dangers for...
Secret Solutions to Parent Overwhelm
Parent overwhelm is so prevalent since the pandemic. It could be a psychological diagnosis. I’ve recently heard from parents who suffer from major fatigue, exceptional stress levels, depression and anxiety. Their exhaustion seems palpable. I’m reminded of...
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.