Peer & Family Relationships
Teens, Drugs and Toxic Relationships
Your teen is in a toxic dating relationship and abusing drugs and you feel like the two are interwoven. What do you do?
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I discovered my kid is shoplifting, what do I do now?
Finding out that your child has been shoplifting can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience for any parent. It's important to approach the situation with calm and empathy, as being ...
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Talking to Kids: How to tell kids bad or scary news
When faced with the challenge of talking to kids about bad or scary news, it's essential to approach the situation with sensitivity and understanding
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Rejection: How to help your outcast teen.
As parents, we want to protect our children from the pain of rejection, especially during their teenage years
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Parenting Conundrums: When is it okay to spy on my teen?
View Video Transcript When is it okay to spy on your teenager? Well, let’s talk about that today on Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed ...
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How do I get my wife to go to a marriage therapist with me?
Are you worried about your struggling marriage and its impact on your family, but your spouse isn't open to seeing a marriage therapist? Your relationship with your spouse sets the ...
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Toxic Teenage Relationships: How To Parent Through It.
What do you do when your kid gets into their first toxic teenage relationship? For you as a parent this can feel like the world you know is crumbling to ...
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Teenage Independence: what’s the right amount?
Teenagers, or adolescents, tend to distance themselves from their parents as they enter adolescence. The drive for teenage independence is a normal part of their development.
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Parenting Teens: why won’t my daughter be honest with me?
Parenting teens can be a challenging journey, particularly when it feels as though your adolescent is closed off or pushing you away. It's natural for parents to question themselves when ...
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Bullying In The Home: how should a parent respond?
What? Your older kid is bullying your younger kid? It happens all the time. Your first instinct will be to focus on your child who is bullying the other. Instead, ...
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