Understanding Your Teenager

Is your teen not communicating?

As adults, we can all probably remember being in situations where we had really big emotions but not been able to express them. Some parents might be tempted to take ...
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Bad Language and Teens – Why Do They Use It?

Kids also are growing up in a culture where online anonymity allows kids to say whatever they want with no repercussions. Sometimes kids think the kind of culture they experience ...
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Are you uncomfortable with your teen’s “big” emotions?

Does responding to your teen’s extreme moods feel different than when they were a little kid having big emotions? How should your approach as a parent change? That’s the topic ...
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Is Group Therapy Right For My Kid?

What happens in group therapy, and is it the right thing for your teen?
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What are the consequences of having not making boundaries with your kids?

Are the lines that you draw with your kids hazy, ill defined or just plain broken? What are the consequences of having no consequences?
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WHAT, TEENAGERS LIE?!

WHAT, TEENAGERS LIE?! Yes they do, and often! But what should you do about it?
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Does your teen daughter want to start dating? Is it freaking you out?

View Video Transcript So your 14 -year -old daughter wants to start dating, and it’s freaking you out. Well, let’s talk about it today on Tips on Teens. My name ...
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Does it feel like your teenager is outgrowing or has “moved on” from his relationship with younger siblings?

https://youtu.be/RQ2NYxpzAPc View Video Transcript So your teenager seems to be outgrowing and moving on, losing connection with his younger siblings. What do you do about that? Well, let’s talk about ...
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“My daughter just had her first breakup…What do I say to comfort her?”

View Video Transcript Hi, how do you help your teenager cope with a broken heart? That is today’s question on Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a ...
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