Many people would define conflict as any fight, battle, or struggle between two or more people. But conflict is actually more than a disagreement; it’s an experience or situation that leads one or more parties involved to feel threatened in some way. Perhaps they feel the threat of losing something or someone. Maybe there’s a […]
Archives for August 2017
When To Start Financial Planning With Your Teen
Teens may not listen to you about keeping their rooms tidy or coming home past curfew, but their ears are likely to perk up when you talk about cash. Take advantage of their interest to teach them some valuable financial management skills. After all, it is your job to ensure that your children become independent […]
Finding A Step Parent’s Role As Disciplinarian To A Troubled Teen Boy
There seems to be no shortage of the issues that can plague a teen boy these days from peer pressure, alcohol and substance abuse to depression and a host of other emotional and behavioral problems. Dealing with a troubled teen is quite a feat for any parent, let alone a stepparent. As the latter, you […]
How Structure and Freedom Can Go Hand in Hand in Your Teens Success
What do you think your teenager really wants in a parent? Someone to be their best friend? A parent that lets them get away with anything? Lax rules and the ability to go where they like, until whatever time they like? Believe it or not, teenagers are actually more likely to want parents that do […]
Setting A Positive Example Of Phone Use For Your Teen
Here is an interesting fact: teens are using alcohol and drugs less than ever before. Researchers are not entirely certain of why this is, but they do have a theory. They believe that it could be the use of smartphones and other electronic devices. With easy access to stimulation, coupled with the threat of videos […]
What Length Of Time At A Boys Ranch Is Right For Your Teen With A Behavioral Disorder
Caring at home for a teen boy with a behavioral disorder might be a tall order for parents. The teen’s self-destructive behavior can affect the whole family, especially their siblings. In such situations when a boy’s behavior makes it impossible to function at home or at school or he becomes a threat to himself and […]