One of the Most Common Parenting Mistakes
One of the most common parenting mistakes I see as a family sociologist and parenting communication coach is talking to our kids as if they are NOT our equals! For example, would you ever threaten to take away your husband’s car if he wasn’t listening to...
How To Develop Respect Between Parents and Teens
Co-creation in conscious parenting is the highest form of respect. Co-creation goes beyond the non-coercive parenting approach because power is no longer the basis of relating. Power sharing can’t be the basis of relationship because parents will always have...
Whose problem is it anyway?
How did the teen summer camp, internship or family vacation go? If you and your teen had a great time, this blog post is NOT for you. This blog post targets those parents who are doing their best to facilitate positive experiences with their teens and co-create not...
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...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.