Q&A With Lee Long

Q&A With Lee Long: Anger

Q&A Anger

Q: Is it wrong to let my kids know when I am angry? A: Actually, it’s important for both you and your kids to acknowledge your feelings.  Emotions that are avoided have a way of surfacing in problematic ways, such as angry outbursts, passive aggressiveness, drug abuse, cutting, anxiety, and eating disorders. Our goal is [...]

Q & A With Lee Long: Social Media

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Q: I have heard that some kids are “sexting”. What does that mean and how should I address it? “Sexting” refers to sending text messages with sexually explicit content. According to a recent survey, about 20 percent of teenage boys and girls have sent such messages. We believe parents should address this issue as soon [...]

Q&A with Lee Long Vol 7

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Sometimes it’s hard for me to follow through with a consequence for my child when they show remorse for what they did wrong. Is this normal?

My husband and I have conflicting viewpoints about giving our kids warnings. What’s the right perspective on this issue?

I asked my son what kind of cereal he wanted, and when I gave him the one he wanted, he threw a fit. What should I do when he gets so out of control?

Q&A with Lee Long Vol 6

Our son constantly breaks his curfew, no matter how many times we discipline him about it. What are we missing? I’ve heard you suggest that parents should involve their kids when it comes to setting a curfew. Are you crazy?!

Q&A with Lee Long Vol 5

How do I handle a child who just doesn’t want to go back to school this fall? My daughter wants to hang out with some kids, but my husband and I don’t think they’re a good influence. What can we do?

Q&A with Lee Long Vol 4

What do you think is the most common “backpack” issue that parents mistake as a “boulder” issue for their kids? How can I help my child with a boulder issue without completely taking over?