Peer & Family Relationships
“But, It’s Not Fair!”
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 ...
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Why You Need To Play Catch With Your Kids
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? ...
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Missing the Sweet Child that Your Teen Used to Be
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 ...
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weaponizing self harm
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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Supporting Indifferent Teens
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 ...
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My Teen Won’t Talk!
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 ...
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How to Help Your Teen Manage Toxic Friendships
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 ...
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How to discipline someone else’s kid
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, ...
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Help, My Teen Is Pushing Away
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 ...
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Parental Stress: You’re Not Alone
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. ...
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