As the old adage goes, there's no handbook for parenting. But ask anyone who has raised a child into adulthood, and they'll likely tell you they never needed one. That's because in healthy, developed ...

I have two teenagers, and so I am very familiar with teenage defiance. Talking back, arguing, not listening to reason or rules – I’ve seen it all. The other day, one kid blew a fuse after I asked him ...

Adolescence is a time when children test their footing to convince themselves they can stand on their own. As teens move toward independence, they can often be particularly challenging to parents as ...

The teenage years can also mark a noticeable change in family dynamics. Children who have followed directions readily begin to question rules and directions as they assert their independence and ...

One of the hard parts about raising a teenager is that you used to be one. You probably remember the feelings, the changes and maybe making some not-so-great choices. Teenagers are faced with ...

Adolescence is a critical period for the development of risky behaviors, like alcohol and drug use, reckless driving, and unsafe sex. As a parent, there is one key strategy that you can use to help ...