Understanding Your Teenager
“How do I reconnect with my son without him feeling like I am forcing him or punishing him?”
We hope you all had a good Father’s Day weekend. Fathers need some love too every now and then! This week’s Tips on Teens question comes from a Father looking ...
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“My kids are ungrateful. Is there anything I should be doing differently to get a little appreciation?”
View Video Transcript Hello, welcome to Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Founder and Clinical Director of Teen Therapy Center and the ...
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“How am I supposed to remain composed and supportive when my son keeps shutting me out?”
It can be hard to know what’s going on in your teenager’s head, especially when all you really want to do is help them and they keep giving you the ...
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“My 14 year old son thinks he is ugly. I think he looks fine. What should I do?”
View Video Transcript Hello, welcome to Tips on Teens. I’m your friendly neighborhood licensed marriage and family therapist, Kent Toussaint, from Teen Therapy Center in Woodland Hills, California. I come ...
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“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 ...
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“How do I stop my 11 year old son from being so disrespectful to his sisters?”
View Video Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining me for Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder and clinical ...
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“What can I do to help my son lose weight?”
View Video Transcript Hi, welcome to Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint, licensed marriage and family therapist here at Teen Therapy Center in Woodland Hills, California. Coming to ...
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“Can you shed some light on the effects of participation trophies on kids?”
View Video Transcript Hi, welcome to Tips on Teens. This is Kent Toussaint, licensed marriage and family therapist, coming to you every Wednesday at noon to join you for lunch ...
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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 ...
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“My son told me he is gay and is afraid to tell his mom. What should I do to help?”
https://youtu.be/-NFx4dhpSQE Today’s question comes from a father of a teenage son who just came out as gay. Here’s the question: “I don’t like keeping secrets from my wife, but my ...
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