A parent’s guide to better conversations

What’s going on in your son’s mind?

You don’t need all the answers. You need better ways to understand your son, communicate with him, and help him understand himself.

What’s Going On in Your Son’s Mind? by Michael R. Morgan

Practical tools for the conversations that matter.

If this feels familiar

You’re not trying to control your son. You’re trying to understand him.

Why doesn’t he talk to me like he used to?

Why does he shut down when I ask questions?

How can I help him make good decisions when I’m not there?

How can I help him grow more confident in who he is?

The goal is not a formula for raising the “perfect” son. It is better conversations, stronger self-awareness, and more thoughtful decision-making.

What’s Going On in Your Son’s Mind? by Michael R. Morgan

Start with the book

What’s Going On in Your Son’s Mind?

A Parent’s Guide to Nurturing Thoughtful Young Men

Drawing on 36 years with the FBI, years of teaching observation and decision-making, and a life spent mentoring boys and young men, Michael offers practical ways to help sons think more deeply about themselves and their choices.

  • Understand the developing teenage brain
  • Build self-awareness and emotional intelligence
  • Ask questions that get him thinking
  • Teach problem-solving, analytical thinking, and better decisions
  • Navigate technology and social media with more awareness

Read it at your own pace, then use it as a guide for the conversations you want to begin.

Get the e-book for $9.99

What if you want to go deeper?

Reading about communication is one thing. Understanding how your own son tends to communicate is another.

DISC gives your family a common language for discussing behavioral tendencies, communication, strengths, and growth. It does not put your son in a box. It gives you both something concrete to talk about.

A private family experience

Understand Your Son

A Parent + Son DISC Experience

Your son completes an age-appropriate online DISC assessment. You receive his personalized report, then meet with Michael for a practical, private conversation.

For teens

Personal strengths, communication, personal growth, team contribution, career direction, and behavioral tendencies.

For younger boys

Strengths, how he tends to interact, ways he can be at his best, and insights that help parents relate and motivate.

Your experience includes

  • Age-appropriate Youth DISC assessment
  • Personalized DISC report
  • What’s Going On in Your Son’s Mind? e-book
  • Parent + Son Conversation Guide
  • 30-minute private virtual debrief with Michael
  • Parent + Son Action Plan

Pilot price: $79

Initial pilot limited to five families.

Reserve a pilot spot

Simple. Personal. Practical.

How it works

  1. 01

    Purchase your experience

    Purchase the Parent + Son DISC Experience and complete a short parent intake form.

  2. 02

    Your son takes DISC

    He completes the right online assessment based on how he sees himself.

  3. 03

    Receive his report

    You receive his personalized DISC report before the conversation.

  4. 04

    Meet with Michael

    Parent and son meet virtually with Michael for a guided 30-minute discussion.

  5. 05

    Put it into practice

    You leave with a simple commitment you can practice together.

The point is not “Now we know his DISC letters.” It is “Now we understand each other a little better.”

Understanding, not labeling

Your son is much more than four letters.

Behavior changes with age, circumstances, and environment. DISC is a starting point for conversations about communication, strengths, and growth. It does not define the young man he is becoming.

Meet Michael R. Morgan

Author. Leadership Educator. Mentor. Certified DISC Instructor.

Michael R. Morgan spent 36 years with the FBI, including years teaching professionals how to observe behavior, think critically, communicate, and make decisions under pressure.

After retiring from the FBI, he continued developing people through leadership education and mentoring. He is the founder of A Few Good MENtors, Inc., a nonprofit serving boys and young men.

His work reinforced a simple belief: better decisions begin with better thinking, and better thinking begins with self-awareness.

Where would you like to start?

01

Start with the book

For the parent who wants to learn at their own pace.

What’s Going On in Your Son’s Mind?

Digital e-book, $9.99

Get the e-book

02

Go deeper together

For the parent who wants a more personal experience with their son.

Understand Your Son: Parent + Son DISC Experience

Pilot experience, $79

Reserve a pilot spot

Frequently asked questions

Before you get started

What age is this designed for?

The book is primarily written for parents of teenage boys. The DISC experience can also accommodate younger boys through the Child DISC assessment. The initial pilot focuses on families with teenage sons.

Does my son need to read the book?

No. The book is written primarily for parents. Your son completes his DISC assessment and participates in the conversation with you and Michael.

Is DISC a psychological or clinical assessment?

No. DISC is a behavioral and communication assessment. It is not a psychological diagnosis and should not be used to diagnose your child.

Can I take the assessment for my son?

No. Your son should complete his own assessment. Parents can assist younger children with reading or technical issues, but the answers should reflect the child’s own responses.

Where is the debrief held, and how long is it?

The private debrief is held virtually, so families can participate from home. It lasts approximately 30 minutes.

What happens after I reserve a pilot spot?

Michael will send instructions for the short parent intake, your son’s assessment, and scheduling the private session.

Start the next conversation

You won’t always be there when he has to make a decision.

But you can help him build the self-awareness, thinking skills, and confidence he’ll carry with him when you’re not.