Independence Leads to Independent Thinking Which Fosters Greater Creativity   Introduction As a mom of three, I fully relate to the passion and dedication you have for your teens' success. There is no question that your dedicated involvement and support have...

Anticipating Potential Challenges and Support Your Artistic Teen Question: Hi Dr. Alaina. I know from your book you have boys and have raised a boy singer. I’d really need some help understanding how to help my son. He was a soprano and got a lot of attention for his...

Motivating Teens Can Be Confusing Have you ever found yourself confused when it comes to what to do when motivating your teen? Do they profess a love for a specific activity, yet at times, they don’t seem to be engaged or invested in engaging with the activity?...

Supporting Your Teen and Managing Your Own Emotions     When your child comes to you and wants to try out a creative art, the first thought that comes to mind is, “Oh, I’m not sure. I’m not sure I want to introduce that type of competition and rejection into your...

Evaluating When It May Be Time to Consider New Training As summer seems to be slipping away in a blur, it can be hard to believe it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school schedules. Yet here we are, with a calendar, a credit card and the fervent hope...