I received a call from a dad whose middle school daughter got really upset at him for not allowing her to go to a football game one Friday night. In the exchange, she lashed out, “I hate you.” How would you respond if this was your daughter? If we’re really honest, many of us would… View Post
Kids, Screens, and Summer: The 3 Decisions Parents Must Make
I remember the summers of my early teen years like yesterday—playing wiffle ball games with my cousin and neighborhood friends, even keeping our statistics on a legal notepad. Yes, we were a bit competitive. When it wasn’t our turn to play outside, we were inside having Tecmo Bowl tournaments on Nintendo 64. A lot has… View Post
iContact versus Eye Contact: The Advantage of a Screen-Balanced Home
I recently had a dad call me in despair. He told me he caught his middle-school-aged son viewing pornography. Just as he started to set limits, his son began physically attacking him, distraught that his dad would “invade his privacy.” I had another dad call me about his teenage daughter who was sending over 6,000… View Post
Why You Should Play Video Games With Your Kids
In a few weeks, I have the privilege of speaking at an event where parents and children attend together. Quite frankly, I don’t really speak—I facilitate. I love these events because both parents and kids walk away with a deeper understanding of, and more respect for one another. Some of the questions we discuss include:… View Post