#teens

Dealing with your sassy preteen

If you were to ask a room full of parents, "Which stage of parenting is the hardest?" Most would answer, "The teen years!" Kids are...

Back to school blues or something more?

For many kids, back to school means higher levels of anxiety. Learn about the "silent worries" kids won't talk about and what

4 steps for consequences that work

Have you ever felt so frustrated you give your kids random consequences like, "You're grounded for the next 2 months!" or "No tv for the...

Are you willing to be "that" parent?

Do you worry about doing a "good job" raising your kids? Do you struggle with "how" to accomplish this goal? Does it keep you up at...

The hidden impact of teens and tech

Technology is a constant in the lives of our teens. They begin their day with checking their social media accounts, have their phones with t

Bridging the Generation Gap

The holidays typically include visits with extended family members, which most teens will tell you they dread. While you may be looking...

3 Reasons Why Stepkids Should have Chores

"My husband doesn't think his kids should do chores when they visit on their weekends here." --Sue, wife of Mark and stepmom to 2 boys...

Teens and Drugs: A Proactive Approach

"Kids were suspended for having weed at school today." Some of us might assume this is a statement from a high school student....

My teen got caught drinking...now what?

The lies, the deceit, the disappointment. Now what? The teen years are a time of self-discovery, peer pressure and societal expectations....

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