Parenting a troubled teen can seem like you’re fighting a losing battle. Don’t give up just yet! You have many more ways you can be an awesome parent to your troubled teen. Find out what’s bothering him. Dr. Phil says that teens don’t usually switch personalities out...
Raising a teenager can be very challenging and the constant power struggles and defiance that define the adolescent years can be exhausting. While these emotional years are a time for kids to test their independence, each generation is more heavily bombarded by...
The adolescent years are often turbulent. As teens make the transition from childhood to adults, they experiment by pushing boundaries and engaging in power struggles with authority figures. While this is a normal occurrence for the age, some teens are unable to...
It’s not easy to raise a teenager. Fitting in, developing romantic interests and choosing colleges are just a fraction of the challenges you’ll navigate with your teen – statistics tell us that drug and alcohol use, depression, behavioral disorders and violence are...
Concern is normal If you are worried about your child or have noticed some changes in their behavior, don’t ignore your intuitive inner voice. Here are some of the main physical and behavioral signs of drug use in teens. With a section for your questions at the end....
As children grow, they consistently need to test the environment around them in order to determine how to respond. This inevitably leads to arguments as they push back on rules, restrictions or sometimes for no apparent reason. While giving in to your child’s every...
