How to Respond When Your Teen or Child Says “That’s Not Fair” Do you remember how unfair your parents were when you were a kid? Do you remember that day as a child with tears steaming down your face when you first took that solemn vow to NEVER BE AS MEAN AND AS UNFAIR AS […]
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Why Play Is Important for Kids and Teens You should play catch with your kid. It sounds simple enough. Yet many parents overlook the importance of this profound activity. Profound? My kid and I have more important things to do. Isn’t homework a higher priority? Not always. Homework and studying for tests are certainly aspects
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How to Handle Challenging Behavior in Kids and Teens Remember that sweet and affectionate child who used to run to meet you at the door, jump into your arms and give you a big kiss? Now when you get home, your teen doesn’t even get out of his room to roll his eyes at you.
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What do you do when your teen threatens self-harm to get around your rules—like seeing a girlfriend more often than you’re comfortable with?
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When your once outgoing, happy child becomes indifferent and joyless, it’s rarely something that happens overnight. This kind of change usually unfolds gradually, over weeks or even months. Regardless of how your child’s shift into a state of emotional withdrawal or unhappiness came about, it can be deeply concerning—and heartbreaking—for a parent.
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Is it normal for teens not to talk to their parents? The short answer: yes. But the real question is, is it a problem, or is this just typical teenage behavior?
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If your teen has a toxic friendship, it can be frustrating to see that person in your home, stirring up negativity. You might want your teen to cut ties, but that’s easier said than done. Here’s what you can do to handle the situation without pushing your child away.
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Disciplining someone else’s kid is definitely one of the more uncomfortable situations you can find yourself in. It’s not easy, but it happens. When you do have to step in, think about how you’d want someone else to handle your child in a similar situation—with patience, empathy, and understanding.
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It’s totally normal for teens to push away from their parents—it’s a natural part of growing up and establishing independence. But let’s be real, that doesn’t make it any easier for parents. If your once-chatty teen is now distant and hardly talking to you, it can feel sad and cause a parent to despair
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Parenting is tough, and according to a recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General, 4 in 10 parents feel so overwhelmed by stress that they say they can’t even function. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. But how do you push through it?
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