When parents discover that their teenage daughter is pregnant, it can open the door to a range of emotions, from frustration and fear to excitement. It’s difficult for parents, who already know the challenges of being a mother or a father, to put their own feelings...
Difficult teenagers can make you feel as if you are really at the end of your rope. It’s hard enough to raise teens, but when your son or daughter starts behaving badly, disrespecting family members, struggling in school and otherwise jeopardizing a bright future,...
Teens with extreme behavioral issues can cause a lot of stress and frustration for their families, especially when they fail to respond to efforts to help them move in a positive direction. It is particularly important for parents to address their son’s behavioral...
Body image among girls has been a hot button topic for many years and with the rise in internet access and social media, teens need help more than ever to develop good self- esteem. As a parent, you play an important role in promoting a positive body image for your...
The adolescent years can come with a lot of issues like depression, anxiety and anger. While there seems to be a drug to treat everything today, some parents prefer to try methods that are more holistic before creating any kind of chemical dependence in their teen....
When you consider that more teenagers own smart phones than adults and that almost half of all teenagers have smartphones, you begin to understand the weight of social pressure your teen feels to have one. But before you rush to the nearest cell phone store, consider...
