You know what you want: a better career, a cleaner house, to set boundaries with the kids or make more money. So why is change so hard? Before you can make a change, you’ve got to see what’s keeping you stuck. What keeps you stuck is your thoughts. Your thoughts dictate your feelings and your feelings dictate … Read more…
Most parents want their kids to feel supported and protected, like mom & dad have their back, no matter what. However, communicating this idea to kids is not always easy and sometimes can backfire, sending a message we never wanted them to receive. When well-meaning parents text the wrong thing, kids can react with mild annoyance … Read more…
Episode #136 Is puberty knocking on your door? If so, then it’s time for “the talk”. Most parents want to be the ones to educate their kids about puberty, sexuality, and growing up, but it’s hard to know what to say, how to say it, and when is the right time! If you … Read more…
Episode 96 – My middle schooler identifies as tri-gender. Question of the Day: Dear Torie “I’m wondering if you know of resources (books, podcasts, sites, etc) about gender identity? My middle schooler revealed last week that she identifies as trigender… which I hadn’t even heard of! She explains it as not connecting with any one … Read more…
Episode 46 – Caught kid watching porn “Dear Torie, I am so upset. I just walked in on my 9 year old son. He was looking at our lap top and shut it as soon as I came in the room. I asked him what he was looking at and he said “nothing”. When I … Read more…
Episode 40: Rules for Dating Daughters Dear Torie, My 14 year old girl (she is our oldest) is a freshman. She has been talking to a boy, who seems very nice and respectful, for over a month. They are in a big group of friends together. I need help with boundaries. They now want to … Read more…
Today’s question: “My daughter is 9 years old and doesn’t seem to have any friends. There are girls in the neighborhood we carpool with, and kids she goes to school, gymnastics, and temple with, but she doesn’t seek these kids out on the weekends or after school. At recess or on weekends, she prefers playing by … Read more…