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Have you ever struggled with setting boundaries and then worried whether you’re doing the right thing - or not?
Our kids were BORN to push boundaries. Our job is to confidently allow them to push - without caving in and letting them run the show. Expect limits to be tested, boundaries to be negotiated - and renegotiated - and ultimately, to be broken. It’s their job.
But how do you know if you’re setting the ‘right’ boundary? And how do you know when it’s time to change the boundary?
Why is He So Angry All the Time?
“WHERE does all the yelling, screaming, tears, throwing, and slamming doors come from?” You do your absolute best to give him options, choices, and plenty of rewards and still - he gets so angry!
The magnitude of his emotions often seem to outweigh the situation. It feels scary, too, as he grows bigger and stronger and still can’t seem to manage his anger.
You aren’t alone - parents in the Boys Alive! Community shared their experiences...
Boys and Suicide: How to Spot the Signs to Prevent Tragedy
No parent wants to say suicide and their son’s name in the same sentence.
It is a difficult topic to consider and yet, we must.
More than just suicide prevention, we must talk often about all aspects of mental health. Remember that just as talking about teen pregnancy prevention won’t make teens get pregnant, talking about suicide will not cause them to do it.
Here’s why...
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“For anyone who wants to deeply connect and support their boy, and also create a strong, mutually fulfilling relationship, reach out to Janet. Her experience, love, and expertise around boys is amazing and inspiring. My husband and I found ourselves struggling with how to parent him in a way that felt right as we were starting to see more defiance and emotional struggles.
Under Janet's guidance, we moved into a place of cooperative parenting, with our son being involved in decision making and consequences beforehand. Many of the struggles we have faced around bedtime have completely resolved themselves.
Janet is nothing short of amazing, and if you want to have a deep, meaningful relationship with your boy for years to come, work with her.”
- Jess & Kyle, parents of 8 year-old boy, Portland, OR
“Janet has a true understanding and respect for boys. Her open discussions help parents and teachers reflect on why boys are often labeled and misunderstood. Janet speaks about boys with a wonderful regard for their human potential and is able to provide concrete ideas to help parents who care about boys and all children.”
- Tamara, Early Childhood Coordinator, Salem, OR
“Before working with Janet, my biggest challenge was managing my boys when they started to get out of control. It often ended in angry and uncomfortable outbursts - my own and my sons. I often felt like a failure as a parent.
Since having Janet's support, I've been amazed by how much has changed so quickly! I no longer feel so edgy, I feel so much more calm (even in the face of conflict), AND now seemingly impossible conflicts have found peaceful resolution. I also feel more connected with my boys than ever, and realize they now feel more secure with me. Thank you, Janet!”
- Cody, mom of 7 year-old twin boys, Akron, OH
“Janet knows boys and has a deep compassion for them.
All my energy was zapped and I was unsure of what was normal or not normal for boys and family life. Janet taught me to lighten up with my energetic boys and to empower them to figure things out for themselves.
Highly useful is that I learned how to communicate with them and to see underneath their behavior.
We have more fun together now and I feel I am a better mom. I feel a lot closer to them now. I highly recommend coaching with Janet. Each session was filled with knowledge, humor and great guidance with what to do, think about, or what to work on within myself.”
- Dr. H. single mom of 9 year-old twins, Copenhagen, Denmark
“Thank you, Janet - for coming into our lives when we needed you the most.
Thank you - for being YOU (smart, kind, thoughtful, honest, caring and easy to talk to).
Thank you - for always thinking of me and my family.
I feel so honored to have been touched by you.”
- Lana, single mom of 5 year-old boy, Seattle, WA
“Before I worked with Janet, my 14 year-old grandson was much angrier and I lost my patience with him a lot quicker. Through my work with Janet I now understand his learning challenges. We are able to work through school work and life problems much better together.
I’ve enjoyed learning how to understand boys - even though I am one! Working with Janet means you’ll learn more about yourself and understand the influence your own upbringing has on your parenting.
The best part is that I don’t lose my temper and we are not arguing as much as we used to.”
- Loren, Grandpa, Vancouver, WA
