Positive Discipline Parenting Blog

Your Kids Are Not Manipulating You

Parenting can be a challenging journey, often pushing us to our limits. It’s easy to fall into old patterns of control—like shouting or giving demands—especially when things get tough. But what if there was a way to foster connection and understanding, rather than frustration? The answer lies in curiosity. Let’s explore this idea of kids […]

Navigating the Marijuana Conversation with Teens: A Parent’s Guide

As a parent, one of the most challenging things to navigate is the issue of marijuana use among teens. We all know that adolescence is a time of exploration, testing boundaries, and trying new things. For many teens, marijuana is one of those things they experiment with. The question is: How do we, as parents, […]

Why Teens Lie and What Parents Can Do About It

Parenting teens is a journey of growth—both for them and for us as parents. It’s often said that raising teenagers is like signing up for a personal growth workshop you didn’t realize you’d need, and it’s true. The challenges teens present push us to examine ourselves, our beliefs, and our responses. One of the trickiest and most triggering issues for parents is when their teens lie. But here’s the thing: lying, while frustrating, is not necessarily a reflection of a bad kid or poor parenting. It’s part of the messy terrain of adolescence.