There seems to be no shortage of the issues that can plague a teen boy these days from peer pressure, alcohol and substance abuse to depression and a host of other emotional and behavioral problems. Dealing with a troubled teen is quite a feat for any parent, let alone a stepparent. As the latter, you […]

What do you think your teenager really wants in a parent? Someone to be their best friend? A parent that lets them get away with anything? Lax rules and the ability to go where they like, until whatever time they like? Believe it or not, teenagers are actually more likely to want parents that do […]

Here is an interesting fact: teens are using alcohol and drugs less than ever before. Researchers are not entirely certain of why this is, but they do have a theory. They believe that it could be the use of smartphones and other electronic devices. With easy access to stimulation, coupled with the threat of videos […]

Caring at home for a teen boy with a behavioral disorder might be a tall order for parents. The teen’s self-destructive behavior can affect the whole family, especially their siblings. In such situations when a boy’s behavior makes it impossible to function at home or at school or he becomes a threat to himself and […]

Being a parent is exhausting work. Between your family, career, and other commitments, you have all sorts of demands on you. Sometimes, parents find it easier to take a more relaxed approach to parenting. Because they already have so much on their minds, perhaps they are too mentally and physically taxed to parent more actively. […]

An interesting study was released in 2014 that found that teenagers have the ability to control their impulses better than adults when they are in a neutral environment. However the moment emotion is introduced their impulse control plummets. This seems to correlate to what we see in teenagers on our own, as they struggle to […]

Lazy. Selfish. Entitled. Spoiled. You’ve probably heard these words applied to the rising generation, maybe accurately or inaccurately. One thing is certain, however, and it’s that you absolutely do not want those words to be applied to YOUR teen. You want your teen to be healthy, happy, hardworking, and well-adjusted in today’s fast paced, highly […]

In the young years the sibling infighting may have threatened to break your patience. The impossibility of sharing toys and space, or constant bickering, or even physical blows in the backyard… remember those days? My how things have changed – or maybe they haven’t. The teenage years change nearly everything, but sibling rivalries can survive […]

While popcorn and watching a movie at home can be fun, it doesn’t promote family bonding the same way unplugged bonding would. However, getting your family to unplug from their various devices can create resentment if not handled right. In the interest in keeping the peace and making family bonding fun, here are some suggestions […]

None of us can avoid the trials and struggles life sometimes throws at us. The only thing we can do is learn how to navigate life’s curveballs and use these challenges to better ourselves. No one grapples with this more than the youth. You see, by the time most of us attain adulthood, we have […]