Peer & Family Relationships
“How do we get our son to see that his girlfriend is using him?”
https://youtu.be/AQ-i-7wNhwM It’s the holiday season… which means extra expenses. But what do you do when your teenage son or daughter wants to spend a lot of money on his or ...
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“Is there anything I can do to help my son enjoy family time?”
https://youtu.be/43wAE3dZ0WE It’s not uncommon for teens to despise family gatherings, but what can parents do to help? This week’s Tips on Teens addresses a question from a parent whose son ...
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“How do I protect my son from the new crowd that he has glommed onto?”
Kent Toussaint
October 16, 2018
Peer & Family Relationships Social Media & Video Games Substance Use
https://youtu.be/byr0Az7ERsI Many parents worry about the friends their child has and whether or not they are a good or bad influence. This week on Tips on Teens, Kent answers a ...
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“My daughter wants to go to a hip-hop concert with music we don’t like. Should we let her go?”
https://youtu.be/gAEOrb3FS9c This week’s Tips On Teens question comes from a mother who is concerned about her daughter’s taste in music. Many parents struggle with this same problem and have no ...
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“I’m scared of my son… What can I do about this?”
Kent Toussaint
September 4, 2018
Big Emotions: Anger/Sadness/Fear Peer & Family Relationships Understanding Your Teenager
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 ...
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“I hate my son’s girlfriend… Please help!”
https://youtu.be/0epVbeSAxcA It’s not uncommon for parents to dislike their teen’s significant other. This week, Kent answers a question from a mother who is fed up with her son’s manipulative girlfriend. ...
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“How do I get my kid to apologize?”
https://youtu.be/LIc1wtigh9c Today, Kent sheds some light on why some teens can be so unapologetically rude by answering the following question: “My 14 year old can sometimes be so rude and ...
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“How can I get my daughter to be nicer to her siblings?”
“I have three daughters: 9, 5 and 3. I’m constantly having to yell at my 9 year old because of how mean she is to her younger sisters. Every single ...
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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 ...
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Why You Need To Play Catch With Your Kids
Clues on Kids #013 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 ...
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