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...