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Strong family relationships help children transition into stable and mature adults, but these relationships are especially crucial during the teenage years. Your child’s associates will strongly influence their morals, self-esteem and confidence. Unfortunately, with...

Once boys begin a growth spurt before they hit puberty, they seem to change so rapidly that parents can hardly keep up. They learn new behaviors in a variety of ways, including the six listed here. Sports Teams and Coaches A coach can have a powerful influence on a...

You've come to the difficult decision and concluded that you need help with your teenager. They're constantly irritable, they don't care about school or their grades, and you can't remember the last time they've made a good choice. Once you've decided that you need...

Teen boys can present challenges to parents that can often lead to conflict. Neither the parents nor the teen is looking for an argument, but a lack of understanding on both sides might turn a tenuous situation into an explosive confrontation. Parents can send their...

There is an epidemic that is facing our teenagers and researchers want to know why. Teen suicide has become even more prevalent than it already was, now the second leading cause of death among those between the ages of 12 and 18. Even younger kids, aged as low as 10,...

Parents realize that they face challenges raising teens in the best of circumstances. When your child has behavioral issues, parenting can be downright overwhelming. Teenagers face numerous academic and social pressures that negatively impact their self-esteem. If...

Raising teen daughters sure isn’t easy. You are bound to get angry and frustrated as your teen pushes boundaries in her quest for more freedom and independence. One area that’s sure to cause friction is a curfew. A teen’s curfew should be carefully set and completely...

There are many qualities that we want to instill in our children. One important trait to place in our teenage sons is of leadership. Here are ten ways to do that, without them even knowing you are trying to teach them anything. Live By Example - The best thing you can...

We all know that when it comes to our advice, our teens are deaf. When they begin to get into trouble it is frustrating watching them ignore everything you say, refusing to follow any directions or pay attention to warnings. What do you do when they are getting...

I know a guy who smokes a lot of pot. I am not judging him for it, as I don’t feel that is my place. He otherwise lives a perfectly healthy life; he goes to work, cares for his family, works out, eats well most the time. He is just an avid marijuana user who has never...

No parent wants to be the bad guy, but avoiding disciplining children altogether can jeopardize your children’s futures. Yet not all transgressions require the same level of punishment; forgetting to do their chores shouldn’t be as problematic as failing a class. We...

Raising your teen son certainly has its challenges, especially in a society that puts pressure on them every day. Moms and dads have important roles to play as their son makes the transition from childhood to manhood. They both influence his life, albeit in different...

Teens with severe emotional and behavioral issues often require more help than parents can provide. When your teen’s behavior spirals out of control and no amount of reasoning or discipline seems to work, it might be time to seek help from qualified professionals who...

It’s common to hear parents lamenting that their teens don’t recognize or respect their authority anymore. But just what is parental authority and why is it important? In simple terms, parental authority refers to the rights and obligations that parents have that lets...

A study was released just this year that shows some very depressing statistics. Of 5600 children between 12 and 17 surveyed, 34% had been cyberbullied, with 17% of those being within the last 30 days. That included name calling, threats and cyberstalking. That isn’t...