Being a parent is a flying by the seat of your pants kind of roller coaster, except no one’s there to ensure you’re tall enough to ride or strap you in safely. The teen years are notorious for presenting a challenge that’s felt by both parents and teens alike. There’s...
Aren’t you relieved? You didn’t have the deal with all the pressure teens face now, when you were growing up. Yet as a parent, you probably still experience it somewhat. You can empathize with your teen. Navigating the world is challenging enough for those of us whose...
Anxiety in teens is tricky. While a little bit sprinkled throughout the teenage years is normal, how do you know how much is too much? If your teen seems to be struggling, what can you do to help – especially if they aren’t as open with you as they used to be? For...
How to Handle Behavior Problems: Tips for Parents Your mind catches, and almost shorts out. That child of yours just hurled the F-word at you. Time slows down; you realize you’re in uncharted territory. Pausing, you know that your reaction is important…but what are...
It’s a challenge. Your child has morphed into a teenager, and you’re not quite sure what’s next – or even what’s normal at times. As parents, we’re supposed to know what’s best for our kids. Keep them safe and secure. Then as teens, we’re expected to continue doing...
Can you remember what it was like being a teenager? When you had a terrifying intensity of new emotions? Adolescence is one of the hardest stages of human development. It’s a time of rapid physical and emotional change, compounded by academic and societal...
