I am a firm believer in turning bad situations into good ones and using setbacks as stepping stones. Over the years, I have come to appreciate that all life experiences have something to teach us, […]
My Work
When It’s More Than Teen Angst: Differentiating Between Situational and Clinical Depression
Feeling moody and grouchy once in a while is normal. Trouble begins when these feelings become more intense, persisting for weeks, months or even longer. Teen depression is an uncomfortable reality in our society and it’s […]
What to Do When your Teen Doesn’t Want to Get a Job
Take a look and follow me on Tumblr for some occasional posts and updates. One of my rants went on about the parent struggling with a teen unmotivated and unwilling to go get a job. […]
Parenting Teens Failures
Parents are always looking for ways to help their teen not fail at life. Sometimes over parenting can lead to parents becoming the failures in the relationship. I took a different look at parenting when […]
Parenting Tips: The Role of Fathers in Helping Teens
The story of Life of Dad began as daily updates on a fathers updates on his daughter’s health with a heart defect, and battle through life-saving surgery. Since then It has evolved into a fathers […]
How Do You Help Your Teen with Their Education?
Parents love VoiceBoks, browse some of their other articles from tons of great writers. They focus on providing great information on all things parenthood. Teens Struggle with school, it is common but there are ways […]
Organizations I Have Written For
Latest Post
Our Unique Adoption Story That Led Me To My Life Passion
I am a firm believer in turning bad situations into good ones and using setbacks as stepping stones. Over the years, I have come to appreciate that … [Read More...]
Talking to Your Teen: Working Together Instead of Against Each Other
We’ve all had that moment when our teens look at us like we’re aliens. We’re the ones setting rules and holding them accountable, so they have a hard … [Read More...]
My Recent Work – Writings Wrap Up
July has been a busy month but I am doing what I love so it hardly feels like work. Sometimes, it feels strange to enjoy writing about troubled teens … [Read More...]
About Me
About Me
I have been writing about ways parents can help their teens for the last five years. When I’m not writing, I enjoy cycling and spending time with my family. I thoroughly enjoy the art of writing, it has taken my career to the next level. I am glad that I have had the chance to work with so many great people working to better the world for parents and troubled teens everywhere.
My Mission
Build endless relationships with influential individuals and organizations in the parenting and troubled teen industry to provide education to parents that struggle with their teen. Helping parents find ways to work together with their teens to build lifelong skills and develop the ability to live successful lives among troubled times.
- I focus on varying topics including:
- Parenting
- Education
- Social Media
- Addiction
- Broad issues teenagers face today.