Juggling the responsibilities of parenting, work, relationships, and other commitments can be overwhelming at the best of times. Even if you have great support from your co-parent and have plenty of other family and community support. But then, add in the stress and frustration of parenting a teen with issues, and you will soon find […]
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Tips to Prevent Teen Suicide
No one should ever have to experience the death of a loved one due to suicide. Unfortunately, due to poor mental health, many teenagers find themselves in this position. Teen suicide is an issue that needs to be addressed and discussing preventative tips can help reduce the number of teenage suicides occurring each year. We […]
Teen Is Refusing to Obey House Rules
If you have a teenage son or daughter, then you might be well aware of the fact that they are itching for a sense of freedom. You might be experiencing your teen refusing house rules – whether that is by wanting to stay out past curfew, taking the car at an inconvenient time, or refusing […]
How to Discipline A Teenager
When your teen was younger, it may have felt much easier to discipline him or set consequences for behaviors he knew were inappropriate. A time out for a few minutes may have worked, or perhaps minimizing his screen time. Now? There’s likely nothing your teen would love more than to be sent to his room […]
Why Do Teens Lie?
What was the last lie that you told? It’s rare that any of us can say we haven’t ever told a lie, whether to spare someone’s feelings or for another reason. Lying is a part of human nature but it can also potentially be destructive for relationships and in some cases can put teens in […]
How Social Media Has Impacted Teen Behavior
Social media is all the rage right now. You can’t go anywhere without a billboard making a reference to an Instagram account, or a restaurant promoting its new menu on Facebook. While some of these scenarios are helpful in passing along valuable information, social media can also be used in a way that influences people […]
How to Manage a Troubled Teen
If you find that you’re struggling with a troubled teen, you may feel very isolated from family and friends who may not be familiar with the same types of issues that you’re facing. In these types of situations, it’s very normal to feel isolated and alone. But it’s important to know that you truly are […]
Are You Criticizing Your Teen?
Nobody likes to be criticized. As adults, we recognize that sometimes correction and constructive criticism can be potentially helpful in a variety of situations. Perhaps at work, in relationships, or even when you’re gardening or cooking. That said, it can be frustrating when you feel like all someone is doing is criticizing you without recognizing […]
Teen Rebellion: How to Prevent Violent Behavior
Facing violence and violent behavior is something that no one deserves. It can be jarring and upsetting and leave you feeling angry and frustrated. When your teen displays this type of behavior, things can feel even more off-kilter. What should your next steps be? What are your options? Are there any steps that you can […]
How to Afford Military Schools for Teens
If you’ve made the decision to send your teen to military school, your next big concern may be worrying about how you and your family can afford the costs of the school. It’s understandable to be concerned about the costs of tuition. It’s also understandable to wonder if the programs’ costs dictate the quality of […]