Parents often unknowingly fuel their children's fears by allowing a constant stream of negative news into the home. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains how 24/7 exposure…
In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains how everyday errands—like stopping at the gas station—can become powerful training modules for your kids. By turning a routine…
As adults, we often accidentally break our own rules—like absentmindedly setting muddy work boots on the dining table—simply out of distraction. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger…
If your pre-teen or young teenager is constantly complaining about being tired, they probably aren't just being lazy—their bodies are going through intense neurodevelopmental changes. In this episode…
While the true value of doing hard things is that it forces us to grow, the more pressing question for parents is: How do you help your child do hard things? In this episode of Parenting Matters Now,…
Parents and children often find themselves in a tug-of-war over proper speech and grammar. Dr. Roger Smith addresses whether this is a battle truly worth fighting, noting that the necessity of perfect…
Death and loss are inevitable, yet they remain some of the hardest topics to discuss with our kids. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explores how to navigate the difficult…
When children push back, a parent's natural instinct is often to tighten the screws and enforce more rules—but this usually just fuels the fire. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger…
In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith tackles a vital life skill: learning to genuinely connect with others. While children often default to interacting strictly with their peers,…
In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith asks an important question: What kind of tools do you use to train your children? The answer might be found in your local community. Youth…
