If You Give A Teen A Smartphone

If You Give A Teen A Smartphone

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...
Tough Love Strategies in Parenting Troubled Teens

Tough Love Strategies in Parenting Troubled Teens

Parenting your child through the adolescent years can be tricky, even when their level of experimentation and defiance fits within normal boundaries. You have to walk the line between letting them develop independence and make their own mistakes while also being the...
Who Could Benefit From A Stay at A Ranch For Troubled Boys

Who Could Benefit From A Stay at A Ranch For Troubled Boys

There is a good chance that if you were drawn in by the title of the article you are dealing with a troubled teen. Perhaps you have heard about boys ranches and are now wondering if this is next step for your son. But It Feels Like I Am Giving Up When many parents...
Parent and Teen Boundaries for Social Media Access

Parent and Teen Boundaries for Social Media Access

Parents may long for the days before social media when it was much easier to monitor what teens were thinking, doing and discussing. However, today’s teenagers are extremely connected to family and friends via social media, and instant communication isn’t...
What To Do When Your Teen Son is Having a Baby

What To Do When Your Teen Son is Having a Baby

When parents learn that they are going to be grandparents, it’s usually a time for celebration and joy. However, when the parents-to-be are still in their teen years, it can bring a mixture of emotions, ranging from frustration and disappointment to happiness for the...