Kent Toussaint

“Should I let my kids decide on the custody schedule during a divorce?”

By / October 20, 2020 / Divorce/Blended Families

https://youtu.be/YAT-GQ1Eltk Divorce can be hard for everyone involved. For this week’s “Tips on Teens” video blog, Kent will answer the following question from a mother who is in the process of getting divorced and is wondering whether her kids should be involved in the decisions regarding custody schedules: “My husband and I are going through …

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“Should I force my son to do something extracurricular?”

By / October 20, 2020 / Motivation, School/College

https://youtu.be/_kuRUgT72nA This week’s “Tips on Teens” comes from a mother who is tired of her son spending all day on his phone and is wondering if she should force her son to do something extracurricular. Here’s the question: “My son is about to start high school and I really want him to do something extracurricular. …

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“My daughter recently graduated college and now seems paralyzed living at home with no job. What am I supposed to do?”

By / October 23, 2020 / School/College, Self Confidence/Self Advocacy

https://youtu.be/tHIlxa389_M This week’s “Tips on Teens” features a question from a mother who is unsure how to handle her daughter returning to live at home after graduating college. Here’s the question: “My daughter recently graduated from a UC with a major in Communications and has returned home. She did very well in school, but now …

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“My son told me he is gay and is afraid to tell his mom. What should I do to help?”

By / October 23, 2020 / Sexuality, Understanding Your Teenager

https://youtu.be/-NFx4dhpSQE Today’s question comes from a father of a teenage son who just came out as gay. Here’s the question: “I don’t like keeping secrets from my wife, but my 15 year old son has recently come out to me as gay. I am totally fine with it and I want to support him 100%. …

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“How do I get my stepchildren to respect me?”

By / May 19, 2021 / Divorce/Blended Families, Uncategorized

Kent answers the following question from a stepfather who is struggling to better connect with his stepchildren: “How do I get my stepchildren to respect me? I’ve been living with them for over two years and they still fight me when I try to get them to do their chores, homework, etc. My step-sons and …

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“How do we help our kids prioritize school work over video games and social media?”

By / October 23, 2020 / Motivation, Social Media & Video Games

https://youtu.be/hcF0QM2eulMFor this week’s “Tips on Teens” video Kent answers the following question from a parent who is struggling to manage her kids’ screen time: “How do we help our kids prioritize school work over video games and social media without causing a war? Sometimes we just give in because we are tired of the constant fights, …

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“How do I emotionally support my daughter after her father disappeared again?”

By / October 20, 2020 / Divorce/Blended Families

https://youtu.be/QkMssvnu4e0 For this Tips on Teens Video, Kent answers the following question from a concerned single mother looking for advice in order to continue providing help and support for her 15 year old daughter: “I am a single mother of a 15 year old daughter. Thankfully my family is very supportive. Her father has tried …

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“What does it mean if my son is on the Autism Spectrum?”

By / October 20, 2020 / Child Development

https://youtu.be/bc29pK8vcUI Most kids and teens who are on the Autism Spectrum have an extremely difficult time socializing and relating with others, especially in school settings. Today, Kent answers the following question from a concerned parent: “My 13 year old son has a lot of trouble keeping friends. His teacher suggested that he might be on …

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“What do I do about my son and his obsession with becoming a Fortnite streamer?”

By / October 20, 2020 / Social Media & Video Games

https://youtu.be/D0imNVkA-M8 Video games are a common source of contention between parents and their kids. Kent answers the following question coming from a concerned and frustrated parent about her son and the extremely popular, Fortnite: “My son will not stop playing a game called Fortnite. He’s convinced that he can be a professional “video game streamer.” …

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“How do I get my teen to be more independent?”

By / October 20, 2020 / Motivation

https://youtu.be/uoQjGEX_5cM It’s becoming more and more common for young adults to live at home with their parents until their 20s and even 30s. Kent addresses this concerning trend by answering the following question: “So I’ve heard this term called “failure to launch” and I’m seriously concerned about my teen. He’s already 17 and can’t seem …

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