Through a Kid’s Eyes
Listen to the 4-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video I remember third grade as a series of adventures—do kids still have those? My friend Rob was my co-conspirator… Read More »Through a Kid’s Eyes
PROACTIVE PARENTING (ALL)
Main category for parenting materials.
Being a Dad
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video [Note from Steve: I wrote this a few years ago but remember those feelings well …] Family relationships are… Read More »Being a Dad
The Power of Blessing Our Kids
Listen to the 7-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video As parents, we desperately want our kids to be happy and safe from harm. Unfortunately, there is nothing we… Read More »The Power of Blessing Our Kids
A Young Person’s Advice to Parents
Listen to the 5-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video [Note from Steve: Carter is our oldest son. He is doing great now, but his journey included issues with… Read More »A Young Person’s Advice to Parents
Building a Proactive Parenting Plan
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Some comments say it all. After one STEPS Proactive Parenting seminar, a parent had this to say about the session:… Read More »Building a Proactive Parenting Plan
10 Mistakes Parents Make
Listen to the 7-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Parents want to raise their kids the right way. But many are hampered by some prevalent misconceptions of modern-day… Read More »10 Mistakes Parents Make
The Downside of Downtime
Listen to the 7-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Do you remember what summer was like when you were a kid? The thrill of the long-awaited last day… Read More »The Downside of Downtime
PACES: Steps to Becoming a Better Parent
Listen to the 9-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video All parents want to protect their kids from harm and for them to have happy lives. The question is:… Read More »PACES: Steps to Becoming a Better Parent
Becoming an Adult
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Do you have empathy for what young people go through, including your own kids? Each person on earth is… Read More »Becoming an Adult
Can Parents Control Their Kids?
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Many parents want to control their kids. That’s understandable, but there’s a problem with that approach: ultimately, it won’t… Read More »Can Parents Control Their Kids?