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When You Don’t Like Your Teen’s Dating Choice

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, dating, keeping kids out of trouble, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, self esteem, stress, teens

Someone asked me recently what to do when you don’t like your teenage son or daughter’s boyfriend/girlfriend. It’s definitely a tricky subject. While as [...]

When Parents Clash

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, couples, happy families, keeping kids out of trouble, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, stress

What do you do when you and your partner have differences in parenting styles? It’s a surprisingly common dilemma. My experience is that, if we look at parenting as a [...]

Parenting Book Recommendations

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, keeping kids out of trouble, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, stress

A number of my clients have been asking for books that they can read that describe the same Democratic Parenting philosophy that I use in our sessions. I thought I might post [...]

Throwing The Game

Andrea Ramsay Speers

entitlement, happy families, parenting, Pet Peeves, self esteem

Kids love games. They love playing games with friends, and they particularly love playing games with their parents. This can sometimes lead to challenges for Mom and Dad, [...]

Happiness At Home: Resolving Conflicts

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, couples, happy families, marriage, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, stress, teens

Every relationship has conflicts. In some relationships, conflict is a serious problem; in others, differences seem to be resolved without creating a major incident. Think [...]

Holiday Drama

Andrea Ramsay Speers

anxiety, communication, happy families, marriage, Pet Peeves, self esteem

With Easter around the corner, many families are planning get-togethers with extended family. And while this may be a pleasurable expectation for some people, it can hold a [...]

That Awkward Stage

Andrea Ramsay Speers

body image, communication, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, self esteem, teens

Sometimes kids’ bodies grow faster than their brain is equipped to handle it. You may have noticed your young teen seems more gangly and uncoordinated lately, [...]

“Screen-Smart Parenting”

Andrea Ramsay Speers

bullying, communication, entitlement, happy families, health, keeping kids out of trouble, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, school, teens

I’ve just finished reading the book Screen-Smart Parenting by Dr. Jodi Gold. It’s a fantastic resource for parents – insightful, educational, practical, and relevant. If [...]

Look Out For Number One

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, nagging, parenting, Pet Peeves, teens

Have you noticed that your teen doesn’t seem to notice — or care — too much about you? You’re struggling up the driveway with an armful of groceries, [...]

After-School Meltdowns

Andrea Ramsay Speers

communication, happy families, parenting, Pet Peeves, school

By now, most kids are pretty much into the swing of school. But that doesn’t mean that the pressure and stress of keeping it together all day in front of their teachers and [...]