“Man, you’re irritating!” “You’re so annoying!” “Jeeeze” Has your teen asked you in a not so nice way to back off? Being a teen parent ain’t for the weak. Forget growing old, try raising a teen. Both require a lot of fortitude. I mean, balls. Clearly if you haven’t kicked your teen out or put [...]
It can feel like your teen is running the show by the time you have to walk on egg shells in your own home. Actually, your teen is running the show if you are walking on egg shells in your own home. The feeling of not knowing what might disturb the calm state of things [...]
An important dynamic that can occur in families is the “problem child.” This is the teen that always seem to be in trouble. The entire family seems to be stepping one foot back from this family member because they’re giving the family a “bad name.” In truth, this teen in the family has been shown [...]
“I just don’t want you to make the same mistakes I made.” This is the eternal wish of a parent with regrets. Don’t let my child end up as I did, make the same mistakes I did, do as I did, just do better than I did. The problem with this type of warning is [...]
You have been called to the principal’s office to address an issue with your teen. Your thinking, my teen is no Mother Theresa, but the principal’s office? This isn’t good. You get there and learn that your teen was caught selling drugs. This isn’t even close to what you were imagining. You’re in utter shock. [...]
Ever wish you cold have a teen expert in your back pocket when things are crazy with your teen? These five points are a great substitute! 1. Trust They really want your trust. They want to know you have enough trust in their ability to make a decision. You won’t undermine their decision nor will [...]
“Oh my God, you have a teen? So sorry. How’s it going?” This is not what the woman behind you standing next to her 9 year old wants to hear. The truth is, teens are either fun or drudgery. Sometimes it depends on your attitude. Fun? At this time, your teen will put into [...]
