Teens
Pre-adolescent Roller CoasterHere's how to help your child while she goes through the challenges of pre-adolescence.Teens
Students Are Targeting 14-Year-OldIn a serious situation like this, parents should insist on a meeting with all of their child's teachers, the school counselor, and others.Teens
Seventeen-Year-Old Is in Trouble with the LawWhen a teen runs afoul of the law, it's important to let him know that you will support him in all except behavior that endangers him or the family.Teens
Teenage Daughter Terrorizes HouseholdParents often require help in setting boundaries and consequences for out-of-control children.Teens
Mom Angered by Son's AttitudeIt's important to maintain some emotional distance in a mother-son relationship. Otherwise, both can get locked into an losing battle for control.Teens
Disrespectful 16-Year-OldWhen your son is committing verbal assault, you need to take immediate, forceful action.Teens
Teen Struggles with AuthorityBoot camps and military schools would only make the situation worse and do nothing to address the core issue.Teens
Should Teen Be Grounded for Lying to Parents?Grounding, no matter how long, is usually not very effective and is sometimes very hard to enforce.Teens
Just a Phase?Prepubescent children often seem to withdraw from the family. Find out what's normal.Teens
Fifth-Grade AttitudeMood swings and low self-esteem are common among pre-pubescents.Teens
Time-Management Tips for TeenWhen teens have a lot going on, it's important that they schedule their time wisely.Teens
Handling a Disrespectful TeenagerMany approaches can work with a teen who's out of control, but they all take time -- so you have to be in this for the long haul.Teens
Troubled Teen Could Become ViolentWhen a parent notices warning signs that her troubled teen could become violent, what should she do?Teens
Teens' Trouble with GradesThis expert believes that when teens are not achieving the grades they are capable of, it's time to set up some consequences.Teens
Changes in BehaviorSometimes children on the cusp of adolescence experience drastic changes in behavior.Teens
Twelve-Year-Old Has Fits of AngerThe mother of a sixth-grader describes her son's out-of-control behavior and asks what steps to take next.Teens
Teen Angry That Unsupervised Homes Are Off-LimitsParenting isn't a popularity contest and we should expect some disagreement, anger, and resentment from our maturing, independent-minded teens.Teens
Troubled 13-Year-Old Turns to ViolenceThe parent of a troubled teen gets advice on how to deal with his violent behavior.Teens
Teen Fired from JobA parent wonders whether her son should receive additional punishment at home for a major mistake that cost him his job.Teens
Are Violent Genes Inherited?Our expert advises a parent not to worry about hereditary violence, but to be alert to behavior signals in her sons.
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