by Bonnie Harris | May 7, 2025 | education, Empathy, Everyday Parenting, Expectations, Mental Health, Special Needs, Teens
You’ve probably seen it—another TikTok about the five missed signs of ADHD or an Instagram reel celebrating autism as a superpower. Conversations about neurodivergence are more visible than ever, and has even become a hot-button talking point in political circles....
by Bonnie Harris | Jan 14, 2025 | Anxiety, Bullying, Coaching & Counseling, Confident Parents, education, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Mental Health, Questions and Answers, Teens
Q. My 13-year-old is constantly complaining about things at school. She complains about who is getting away with what, that the teacher is targeting and being mean to her, and that another long-time friend is talking behind her back. She had me ready to barge into...
by Bonnie Harris | May 24, 2023 | Activities, Anger Management, Coaching & Counseling, Confident Parents, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Teens
I often read Meghan Leahy’s advice in her column On Parenting for The Washington Post. I saw this headline, How do I connect with my teen son while respecting his independence, and had to read what she would say to this mom. After all, this is totally my wheelhouse....
by Bonnie Harris | Feb 21, 2023 | Confident Parents, Everyday Parenting, Teens
Q. I’ve been a long time subscriber and benefitted on how to handle parenting issues mostly when my kids were very young. Now my son has turned 18 and feels entitled to stay out as long as he wants. For me and my husband, we still think that house rules apply but I’m...
by Bonnie Harris | Jan 24, 2023 | Coaching & Counseling, Communication, Confident Parents, Empathy, Everyday living, Everyday Parenting, Mental Health, Questions and Answers, Teens
Q. I have enjoyed reading many things on your website. My husband and I are the owners of 1 integrity child and 1 harmony child. The first makes me nearly lose my mind as I am an integrity person as well. My question is how do you help them understand that the world...
