Q. “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
A. “Something that hasn’t been invented yet.”
Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades, choose a “practical” college major, and strive for a “good job.”
Talk to a stranded midlife career-changer and you realize the game has changed. Yesterday’s rules prepared us […]

Q: A parent writes in to ask, “You write a lot about the difference between controlling and managing teenagers. What’s the difference………, and how do we do it in our family?”
A: In the counseling and seminars that I do, I have found that many parents are confused about the difference between controlling and managing their […]

Even if your teenagers do not use drugs, you still need to keep an eye on them. It is much better to realize that things could change, and anticipate that your teen COULD become a user. Essentially, it is not wise to make assumptions about topics such as drug use. Also, having been a high […]