Big Emotions: Anger/Sadness/Fear

“What should I do to make sure my son doesn’t get into more fights?”

View Video Transcript Hi, welcome to Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint, licensed marriage and family therapist. I’m the founder and clinical director of Teen Therapy Center. I’m also the executive director and chairman of the board of the up -and -coming new nonprofit organization, Child and Teen Counseling, which will be offering …

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“I’m scared of my son… What can I do about this?”

https://youtu.be/r5Q2e0LwG2s It’s not uncommon for parents to be afraid of their kids. Some are worried about being too strict, while others are simply scared of their kid having a tantrum and breaking things. Kent answers this question from a parent who is afraid of her son and feels like she’s lost all sense of control …

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“What should I do after a huge fight with my Teen?”

https://youtu.be/R-crW8eXIRE All parents fight with their kids at one point or another. Today, Kent answers the following question related to conflict resolution after one of the bigger fights: “My daughter and I recently got into a huge fight and we both lost our cool. I said some things I regret but I don’t really want …

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“Should I Spank My Kids?”

https://youtu.be/nDhWMfjh32o The question for this week has been a very debated parenting topic for countless generations.  Kent weighs in on spanking by answering the following question: “Is it ok to spank your child? I was spanked when I was a kid, but it seems that we’re in a different time. What else am I supposed …

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