Expert Parenting Guidance from Thomas Miller

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If your teen is getting closer to adulthood and you’re feeling a little panicked about what they still don’t know… you’re not alone.

I’ve worked wit...

 There’s a reason your normally sweet, funny, playful son now slams his door, yells at you for saying “Good morning,” and gets mad when his spaghetti touches his garlic bread.

It’s not that he’s brok...

There’s a quiet season in parenting that doesn’t get talked about enough.

It’s not the crisis moment.
It’s not the rebellious teen years.
It’s not even the toddler tantrum phase.

It’s the drift.

Your...

In a world designed to capture your child’s attention 24/7, boredom feels like the enemy. The moment a child mutters “I’m bored,” we scramble to fill the silence, with screens, activities, or suggesti...

As parents, we’re trained to focus on the behavior right in front of us.

• Your child is failing classes.
• They’re lying.
• Withdrawing.
• Vaping.
• Sleeping all day.
• Lashing out.
• Not launching.

An...

Let me just say this upfront:
Perfect parenting is a myth.
And the more we chase it, the more disconnected and exhausted we become.

I work with a lot of high-achieving parents. Entrepreneurs, executive...

We often think parenting wins come in the big moments; vacations, holidays, school plays, or championship games. But the truth is... the real magic happens in the margins. And one of the most powerful...

We’ve all done it.

Handed over the tablet to stop a tantrum. Let Netflix auto-play the next show so we could finish dinner. Handed over a phone just to get 10 quiet minutes.

This isn’t about shame. ...

If you’re a parent of a teen or young adult, this question might sound familiar:

“Is my child’s substance use just experimentation… or something more concerning?”

It’s a tricky line to walk—and one ...

As parents, we’ve all been there—watching our teen’s emotions flare up, and trying to figure out how to handle their anger in a productive way. It can be frustrating, especially when they seem to s...

As a parent of teens, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing connection with your child. You’ve probably noticed that they’re spending more time with friends, more time in their rooms, or even more time...

Parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming at times. If you’re a parent who’s dealt with impulsivity, hyperactivity, or focus challenges, you’ve likely faced moments of frustration, confusion, ...