

3 Ways to Show Your Teen the Joy of Boundaries
If I see a sign that says “wet paint, don’t touch”, I have to touch the thing that has been painted. Most of the time, nothing happens...

Mike Van Drie
Feb 22, 2017


That Dreaded Moment
That dreaded moment. You may know it well. Or you may not have experienced it yet. What is that moment you ask? It is the moment that...

Mike Van Drie
Feb 14, 2017


How to Peer Pressure Proof Your Teen
What if you could peer pressure proof your teen? My guess is that you would be pretty excited. In my time working with teens I have seen...

Mike Van Drie
Feb 14, 2017


The Monumental Myth of Being Cool (Two Minute Talk Tip)
The right jeans. The right haircut. The right shirt. The right car. The right glasses. The right phrases. The pressure for parents to be...

Mike Van Drie
Feb 14, 2017


How to Listen to Your Teen Better in 3 Easy Steps
Have you ever been in this situation? Someone is talking to you and they stop or ask you a question and you have no idea of what they...

Mike Van Drie
Feb 14, 2017