How to Be the Parent Your Child Needs You to Be

FREE Guide: Top 10 Parenting Tips www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   One of the most under-appreciated ways to build connection and empower your teenager is to handwrite a note. This can be done as a way to heal your relationship after an argument or as a way to communicate how much you love and believe in them.   Your Family Enrichment Coach,   Jim White

FREE Guide: Top 10 Parenting Tips www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   My wife and I love going to the movies.  We especially love movies based on true stories.  Last week we went to see a new release.   The Boys in the Boat.   While the details of the story are entertaining, it is the way this story illustrates the power of connection that I want to share today. &n...

FREE Guide: Top 10 Parenting Tips www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   The topic of respect comes up a lot  in my work with parents.   I hear statements like…   My son doesn’t respect me. My daughter won’t respect anything I say.  Our children are so disrespectful.   If you identify with these statements, today I am going to offer an insight that will help you to move pa...

FREE Guide: Top 10 Parenting Tips www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   I am writing this on January 2, 2024.  The start of a new year is typically considered a time for fresh starts.  This is when we look back over our life and identify opportunities for growth. We excitedly layout plans for accomplishing personal and professional goals.    Unfortunately, by the first of Febr...

10 Questions you should never ask your teenage https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/questions This heartwarming story is a great reminder for all parents with teenagers (or pre teens).  Your family enrichment coach,  Jim White

FREE Resource: Top 10 Parenting Tips www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   I have been reviewing the 5 Love Languages of Children.  In the last couple of chapters there is some discussion about discipline and the parent’s role as a teacher of their child.   In my work with parents this topic raises a lot of questions.     How do I get my child to follow the rules?   What...

To download my Top 10 Parenting Tips or my list of 10 Questions You Should Never Ask Your Teenager visit: www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   Today, I am sharing a couple of reminders for how to handle these situations in the moment.   Your family enrichment coach,   Jim White

Top 10 Parenting Tips www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   Key to your child feeling love is the quality of your connection.  Goal of building connection is to have them feel seen for who they are and loved unconditionally. Five behaviors - Five love languages    Acts of service Words of affirmation Quality time Gifts Physical touch It is more than just what you do.   What is...

Top 10 Parenting Tips www.familyenrichmentacademy.com All bad or unwanted behavior by your child is a call for love.   A call to connect. One great way to build connection is with quality time. If you are a busy parent, keep this in mind.   It doesn’t have to be additional time.  Just be intentional about making better use of the time you are already spending together. Your family e...

Top 10 Parenting Tips www.familyenrichmentacademy.com Do you ever feel a lack of purpose in your life or like something is missing? This past week I was reminded of the pathway to purpose via a great movie. Over the last week or two I have noticed multiple social media posts related to junior high and high school cross county. This is the time of year where seasons are wrapping up with one big fin...

One of the common questions I get from parents is... How can I help my child be more confident? Today I have a story that will help shed some light on this topic.    Your Family Enrichment Coach, Jim White www.familyenrichmentacademy.com FREE RESOURCE 10 Things you need to stop doing as a parent... and what you can do instead. https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/stop-doing-this...

Do we sometimes make parenting and relationships harder than they need to be?   I Know I have.   I am working on a keynote address entitled “A Hero’s Two Journeys”.   The message is centered around the impact of choosing love over fear regardless of our circumstances or how life is putting the squeeze on us.    As part of the process, I have been revisiting some of the sto...

  In this episode you will discover two key perspective shifts that will transform your difficult teenager.   Your family enrichment coach,   Jim White 

In this episode we address these three areas: Making amends for past episodes where you acted out of anger Strategies for regaining composure in the moment How to reinterpret the circumstance so that you don’t get angry the next time You Family Enrichment Coach, Jim White   parenting tips parenting without yelling parenting teenagers parenting and family parenting advice raising teens today r...

10 Things you need to stop doing as a parent … And what you should do instead. www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   Steps to repair any damage caused by yelling at your child.   Give yourself grace.  We have all been there. Raise awareness around the types of events or circumstances that cause you to yell. When you start to feel the frustration or anger starting to build, create a paus...

10 Things you need to stop doing as a parent … and what you can do instead. www.familyenrichmentacademy.com As a parent do you wish your child was more confident? One of the best ways to build confidence in your son or daughter is for them to experience some success. Look for opportunities to let them manage themselves and solve problems. Take on the role of empowerment coach. Parenting from this...

Inspired by an eleven year old boys handshake, I had to share the story and the message.  Never underestimate the power of seeing the greatness in your children, setting high expectations and sharing your belief in them.   Your family enrichment coach,   Jim White

FREE RESOURCE: 10 Questions you should never ask your teenager. www.familyenrichmentacademy.com   Last week a great video popped up on my YouTube Feed.  It was a video of a little league baseball game.  The batter was a six year old girl.   In the video, she takes a swing and barely gets the ball off the tee.  As she was running to first base she did the unexpected. ...

FREE RESOURCE: 10 Questions you should never ask your teenager. https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/ In today’s interview Becky Fife, a mother of 7 and cofounder of I Believe In Me, shares her insights around the issues middle school girls face and how we can best support them. During our conversation Becky shares the four Cs as well as their garden analogy. These two strategies provide a grea...

Does your teenager ever get anxious before a big test?   Or how about the week or two leading up to the start of a new school year … are they a little on edge?  Are they not their usual selves?   This was certainly the case for my youngest daughter.   What about the morning of a big presentation in one of their classes?   Do they refuse to eat breakfast and complain about...

FREE Resource:  10 Questions you should never ask your teenager. https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/   This idea has popped up multiple times over the last week so I took this as a sign that I should share it in a post. The key to big breakthroughs is staying the course even when the progress is hidden. Here are a couple of examples that illustrate this point.   Your family enr...

10 Questions you should never ask your teenager www.familyenrichmentacademy.com Have you ever had one of those moments that tugs at your heart and surprises you in a good way? This happened for me last week. My wife represents a health and wellness company and she won an incentive trip to Fiji. There were one hundred people from around the world that won this trip so as you can imagine we took ove...

FREE RESOURCE: Discover the 10 questions you should never ask your teenager… and what you should be asking instead. https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/questions Taking care of yourself physically can provide a great line of defense against anxiety. Here are a few ideas for getting a better night's sleep: 1. No screen time for 20 minutes before you plan to go to sleep. 2. Journal for 10 to 15...

FREE Resource: 10 Questions you should never ask your teenager and the 10 questions you should be asking. https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/questions   In this expert interview I had an awesome conversation with Lindsay Boccardo. Lindsay is a speaker and coach. She started her coaching practice as a career coach for young high achievers. This work gave her a unique perspective into the...

* Does your teenager complain about not being good enough? Not smart enough, not athletic enough, not pretty enough? * Do they feel like their life is boring compared to other kids their age? * Are they jealous of what others have? In this episode we are going to explore how upward social comparison creates anxiety for your teenager and I will share a story that illustrates one way to overcome thi...