Teens & Discipline

Sometimes raising a teenager seems impossible. Setting and maintaining expectations can help. Nip it in the bud. Many times I have heard of parents and teachers getting so upset with their...

Why do some kids turn to bullying? The answer is simple: it solves their social problems. After all, it's easier to bully somebody than to work things out, manage your emotions, and learn to solve...

The teenage years are the last stop before adulthood, and they are often very difficult to deal with. Teens can be disrespectful and defiant as they mature, causing stress in the...

Millions of teenagers go missing every day, and it is every parent's nightmare to realize that their child has run away. Teenagers run away for many reasons, but running away is rarely an answer...

I'm sure, every family has it's share of drama. Whenever teenagers are involved in a situation it seems to escalate to the next level. It may surprise you, this article will help teens avoid a...

Sometimes being “nice” is not what a teenager needs.

A girl's teen years can be one of the most chaotic periods of transition. The body begins to develop, emotions start to flutter and rebellion sets in. There is a great deal of pressure coming from...

Once you have lost your parents' trust it is a much greater challenge to get back the freedoms that you once enjoyed. You know that if you had your parents trust you would have much greater...

Getting a teenager to clean a room can be a severely difficult task. Follow these steps to get your teenage son to clean his room.

A teen's mood fluctuates like the stock market. Communicating with a teen is difficult when competing with text messaging. A teenager often gives the impression of being irresponsible. ...

Are you sick of it?? I know I am!! The way they roll their eyes at you or answer you back with a snide sarcastic remark. It makes my blood boil. What happened to respect? Kids today just don't...

Teenagers moods swings are not only confusing to adults, but they are also draining. It is not fun to walk around as if on eggshells in fear a 14 year old might erupt or become weepy. It is also...

According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, oppositional defiant disorder is an ongoing pattern of hostile behavior toward authority figures, uncooperative and defiant...

Dealing with a bratty teenager can be a trying experience for most parents. Back talking and rudeness top the list of some of the behavior parents have to address. Are you pulling out your hair...

One day your teenager will come to the realization that there are limits to your punishments and what you can do to punish them. The day they realize this they lose their fear and if they have...

Talking with teenagers can be a challenge. Parents and guardians of teens often find themselves at their wits end trying to get their point across-especially when guidance and discipline is...

Do you find that your teenager has the ability to ruin your good mood with so much as a glance or phrase? Does every conversation end up in a power struggle? Is your teenager setting the mood in...

Mixed feelings bubble up when we watch our teenagers drive off every time. We indulge momentarily in the sweet sensation of accomplishment that our baby is finally grown up and halfway to...

A rebellious teenager in a household can cause tremendous stress and disruption in your family life. Shipping your teen to a remote island is unfortunately not a practical solution. Boosting...

the only things you can do for a love one in prison is too keep their spirits up as much as possible . let them know how important that they are too you .don't give up on them let them know that...

It is difficult to decide if growing pains are something a teenager has - or are. Disciplining a teen is different than disciplining a younger child. Teens are too old to be spanked or put in time...

When I see teens in my office who are angry and upset, I invite them to talk with me about it. “You seem upset today,” I say and then I pause, giving them time to respond. Some kids are quite...

Communication changes as kids grow. It goes from eager to hear and taking it all in, to barely talking and isolating themselves. Worse, sometimes every attempt at communication turns into an...

It is not uncommon for children to curse. Some children curse in an attempt to be cool. Others curse as a result of learned behavior (copying the language used by friends and family). Some...

Whether you've done something to deserve it or not, your parents may have gotten into the habit of interrogating you about everything from your friends to your grades to your activities when...

All parents who are raising teenagers in today’s hectic world know that disciplining them can be tricky. You have to wager the punishment with the crime and make sure that you are...

Teenage compulsive spending is a serious issue that can make waves in your household and create holes in your bank account. Stopping a teen from spending compulsively demands navigating a narrow...

Your ADHD teen still has difficulty remembering to brush his teeth: How in the world can you feel safe with him behind the wheel of a car? Some teens with attention issues should delay driving....

Bad language is prevalent in our society, especially among teenagers. Here are some ways you can curb your teen's cursing habit.

You've heard the phrase "pick your battles," but knowing when to ignore an issue with your teen can be tough. Picking the right battles requires knowing your teen really well, because the right...

Now that your teen is able to wear adult clothing, you may be finding that she is dressing too adult like. Chances are you would prefer to see your teen daughter dress more modestly.

Teaching a teen anything as a single parent can be twice as hard as having a spouse to assist you. Medications and counseling do not always show your teen practical ways to control their anger. ...

When you try to exercise parental control over a teenager, you can't win, because the goal is to help your teen become a self-directed, productive adult--not a passive, subservient one. A teen who...

Being a teenager in today's world is challenging enough and not having a support system for both the teenager and the parents can be harmful and tearing on anyone involved. Your troubled daughter...

Quit nagging and get better results through encouragement and motivation.