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How do you express love to your family and friends? How do you prefer to be shown love? We each have our love language. This is the way that we prefer to show and be shown affection and love. When our children are little, physical touch, protection, and words of...

No parent really wants to think about their teens having thoughts related to sex. Most of us simply want to pretend that it isn’t happening. It’s entirely too scary to consider, and in truth, it can be uncomfortable to have an honest conversation with your teen. Plus,...

Just when parents think we have good boundaries, consequences, and routines down for our kids and teens, they throw us another curveball that essentially renders every effort obsolete. When teens act out and are out of control, it can make things even more of a...

As humans, we want to understand ourselves better and feel comfortable in our identity. There is a need to want to understand what’s going on to control it and make sense of it. Labeling helps categorize behaviors and situations. Teenagers are impulsive; hence, they...

Military schools in 2022 are different from how they used to be a decade ago when they primarily prepared candidates for officer corps service. Now the military not only prepares candidates for these posts but also helps troubled teenagers. These schools teach respect...

Does your teen refuse to clean up his bedroom? Does he drag his feet doing his chores? Do you find yourself raising your voice and telling him to stop being so lazy? Teens often get a bad rap for being lazy and unmotivated. But there is often some truth behind the...

Alternative schools are a well-known option for children and teens who have otherwise struggled to maintain a focus on their education and mental wellness in a traditional school setting. If your teen has been struggling with behavioral problems, you may wonder if...

Living with a child or teen who has changed from the well-mannered youngster you knew to a belligerent person whom you don’t recognize at all can be incredibly difficult. It could have been a slow process with your teen slowly showing worsening behavior. Or you may...

If you have a teen in crisis or is otherwise troubled, you may wonder if another educational or behavioral solution is the best option to help your teen. How much do you know about so-called bad kids’ school? It could be that your knowledge of them is exclusively...

The idea that you can no longer live with your teen and the poor behavior they consistently display. It’s not an easy or an overnight decision to come to. You’re sure to feel conflicting emotions, including guilt, sadness, confusion, and anger. What should your next...

It can often surprise some parents when they find out that their teens are failing school. Teens can be reluctant to share information about what they are struggling with until they have no other choice. Is your teen struggling at school? Have you found yourself...

Parenting a teen can be challenging enough for parents who live together and have a strong positive relationship. If a teen faces troubles, pressure is added to the relationship. This pressure could stress and strain even the strongest of relationships. For parents...

There’s no doubt that parenting is a part of our lives filled with ups and downs. One day we may feel we’re doing great at parenting our kids. The next day we may feel we’re getting nothing wrong. What can you do to help be the best parent to your children? We’ve got...