Challenging Boys Blog
by Dr. Timothy Davis, author of
Challenging Boys: A Proven Plan for Keeping Your Cool and Helping Your Son Thrive.
Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Son’s Challenging Behavior—It’s Not Your Fault! Here’s What to Do Instead
Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Son’s Challenging Behavior—It’s Not Your Fault! Here’s What to Do Instead Parenting a challenging boy is very hard. You walk on eggshells and are on alert 24/7 because you never know what will set your son off next. It’s...
Parenting a Challenging Boy: How to Stay Calm and Be Prepared
Parenting a Challenging Boy: How to Stay Calm and Be Prepared If you have a challenging boy, you know how tough parenting can be. Your child challenges your authority at every turn, won’t take “no” for an answer, argues every decision, and explodes at the...
Guide to Parenting Resources: Books, Websites, and Support for Parents of Challenging Boys
Guide to Parenting Resources: Books, Websites, and Support for Parents of Challenging Boys Navigating the complexities of parenting a challenging child can be overwhelming, but with the right resources, parents can feel empowered and supported. Below is a...
7 Steps for College Academic Success
7 Steps for College Academic Success: How to Ace College Even if You Weren’t a Good Student in High School I’ve been working with kids going off to college for nearly 30 years. I did my PhD dissertation on what factors lead to a successful adjustment to college...
Getting Your Child Emotionally Ready for the Transition to College: 5 Essential Tips for Parents
Getting Your Child Emotionally Ready for the Transition to College: 5 Essential Tips for Parents This is the time of year when high school seniors are sorting through acceptances and making decisions about where to attend college. While we focus so much energy...
The Individualized Education Program (IEP): A Powerful, Often Overlooked Solution to Behavioral Problems at School
The Individualized Education Program (IEP): A Powerful, Often Overlooked Solution to Behavioral Problems at SchoolBehavior problems at school are among the most frequent reasons that parents contact me about their children. Acting out in class, lying about having...
Three Books Every Parent of a Challenging Child Should Read
Three Books Every Parent Of A Challenging Child Should Read If you have a challenging child and are looking for helpful parenting books to read, I would highly recommend starting with the following three books: The Explosive Child is a fantastic book for...
5 Steps to Stop Arguing with Your Kids.
5 Steps to Stop Arguing with Your Kids Arguing with our kids is something that we all hate, but still most of us spend a lot of time doing it. In this blog post, you’ll learn 5 steps that have the power to transform any potential argument into an opportunity for you...
How Do I Get My Son to Practice His Musical Instrument?
How Do I Get My Son to Practice his Musical Instrument? When I am asked by parents, “How do I get my son to practice his musical instrument?” they are frequently surprised by my response: “Don’t try.” Let’s face it, you have enough battles with your challenging son...
Discipline 101: What’s the Difference Between Punishments and Consequences?
Discipline 101: What’s the Difference Between Punishments and Consequences? Discipline can be confusing. Many experts argue that we should avoid punishments in favor of consequences. But what exactly is the difference? Punishments vs. Consequences Punishments...
Is Minecraft Dangerous? 4 Tips to Keep Kids Safe While Playing Minecraft
Is Minecraft Dangerous? 4 Tips to Keep Kids Safe While Playing Minecraft Minecraft is one of the most popular video games among the challenging boys that I work with. Their parents often like it too because they find Minecraft’s blocky and cartoony characters,...
5 Steps to Establishing a Routine of Weekly Family Meetings
The benefits of Family Meetings far outweigh the hassle. Consider this: • Family Meetings Make Discipline Easier. Children are more likely to follow rules that they helped create. Children are more likely to accept consequences as fair when they had a hand in...