How You Should Respond When Your Child Shows Aggression Towards Your Family Pet
When your little one came home from the hospital, you may have had some concerns about how your family pets would cope with this new tiny human. Many pets just need a bit of time to adjust, and they will get along just fine with the new addition to their home. In fact, many dogs […]
When To Confront Your Teenage Son About Smoking Weed
With so many states making the move to legalize marijuana for medical use and some recreational use, there’s been a noticeable reduction in the stigma surrounding the use of marijuana. For many adults across the country, this might be a positive step in the right direction. For parents, it might prove to be more of […]
Ways To Hold Your Son Accountable
We live in an ever-evolving world of cultural expectations and pressures. One where we should all be held accountable for our behavior, no matter what this looks like for us. As parents of sons, we want to do everything that we can to protect them and ensure that they engage in appropriate behaviors. It can […]
What To Do When You And Your Spouse Disagree On How To Punish Your Teenager
Parenting can be challenging enough without feeling that you and your spouse are not in agreement about how you handle issues with your teenager. Your approach might be to take a harder line when punishing your troubled teen. Your spouse might prefer taking a softer approach that doesn’t include much by way of punishment. The […]
Having Healthy Boundaries Between You and Your Teenage Son
Parenting brings with it adventure after adventure. It seems like there is always some new challenge for parents, particularly as you enter into the teen years. These years encompass significant emotional and mental growth, along with identity development. Pushing boundaries and seeking independence is a natural part of adolescence. For parents, this can prove frustrating, […]
Should I Use Airtags To Track My Teenager?
The release of the new Apple AirTags was met with the usual excitement seen with innovative releases by the gadget giant. With these products, you can track personal items with the highest levels of security being enforced across the board. AirTags are perfect for tracking your bike, keys, laptops, and even your car if you’re […]
Signs That My Teenager Has Become Troubled
We live in a busy, information-heavy world that can often make it challenging to keep up, even with our family members. We may even miss recognizing that our little ones are now teenagers who have become troubled boys. Where it once would take just a hug to soothe their troubles, now it’s going to take […]
How Your Divorce Can Be Impacting Your Troubled Teen
As parents, we try to make decisions that are in the best interests of our children. That can sometimes include deciding to divorce your partner. It is estimated that 40% of teens will see their parents divorcing before they turn 18. Divorce is often portrayed as being a hugely damaging life event. But, for many, […]
Skills That Your Troubled Son Will Learn In A Therapeutic Boarding School
To say that the teen years can be challenging is more than an understatement. Before sending our children out into the world as well-adjusted adults, they should be equipped to deal with the challenges that life will throw at them. The teen years are often the best time for them to learn these vital skills […]
Teens Want Privacy Which Is Why They May Hide In Their Room All Day
Parenting seems to be one set of stages and phases after another. The teen years bring with them a whole fresh set of phases to work through. One phase that many parents are not necessarily expecting is that their teens seem to be spending increasing time in their bedroom. While it can feel quite hurtful […]
