Feeding The Mouth That Bites You
Parenting teenagers can be hard. Maybe you already know that. The question is, does adolescence really need to be a frustrating time for parents and teenagers? If your child isn’t a teenager yet, can you make preparations now to avoid many of the pitfalls parents of adolescents go through? With so much information and differing viewpoints, how can a parent really know that they are “doing it right?”
“Feeding The Mouth That Bites You” provides an approach to parenting adolescents that is practical, and empowering. By starting with a broad understanding of adolescent needs and behavior, parents are better able to judge for themselves what is best for their teenager without always having to consult an “expert.”
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The Book
“Feeding The Mouth That Bites You” has become something of a textbook on parenting teenagers for parents. Unlike other parenting books, Dr. Wilgus’ book provides a path for parents to follow that helps answer the questions parents of teenagers ask, “how can we know we’re doing the right thing with our teen?” The primary need of all adolescents is “individuation,” the need to know they are on a path to independence in life. Dr. Wilgus outlines “planned emancipation,” a roadmap for parents to meet their teenager’s need in a reasonable and rational manner. Dr. Wilgus applies his thirty-plus years of work with teenagers and their parents to cover the primary issues and conflicts that parents encounter with their adolescents.
The Podcast
The “Feeding The Mouth That Bites You” podcast now reaches around the world in sharing the “Feeding The Mouth…” understanding and methodology. Co-hosts Jessica Pfeiffer and Ashley Parrish bring their insights and questions as Moms of teenagers to “Dr. Ken” in a weekly format that is both informative and entertaining. With well over half a million listens worldwide, the “Feeding The Mouth That Bites You” podcast keeps parents updated on timely topics related to teenagers, their changing issues and parents’ ever-shifting challenges.
Speaking and workshops
Dr. Wilgus is a sought-after speaker on a variety of topics related to parenting, marriage and the family.