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Your Teen's Personal Appearance

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Your Teen’s Personal Appearance: Clothing and Grooming You already know that clothing and grooming are huge issues in the life of your teenager. Maybe you have a daughter who seems obsessed with tr.... read more

Posted in Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Getting Your Children To Follow Rules

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Conflicts with your kids are inevitable. There are plenty of opportunities for a battle of wills between you and your children. But they do not have to be losing battles for either party. There are .... read more

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

How to Get Your Teen to Talk

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A common complaint among parents is that their children stop talking to them during adolescence. This may occur because your child is struggling to become independent. Teens will want and need more .... read more

Posted in Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

When Kids Ask About Gender

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Because gender issues have become more newsworthy, increasing numbers of parents are faced with announcements from their children or more difficult questions about the topic. Many children who do no.... read more

Posted in Age 6–11, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

April Fool's Day Can Solve Blended Family Problems?

6 Methods to Build Relationships
  Build Strong Relationships to Solve Blended Family Problems Aprils Fool's Day is just around the corner. This day of silly pranks and jokes can be funny, embarrassing, and sometimes hurtful w.... read more

Posted in Blended Family Problems, Common Marriage Problems, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Step Families

Solve Common Teenage Problems: Getting Teens to Talk to You

8 methods to get teenagers to talk
  How To Get Your Teen To Talk The following is an expert from Dr. A. Lynn Scoresby's book, Practical Solutions to the Most Common Family Problems. A common teenage problem among frustrated pa.... read more

Posted in Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Solve Common Teenage Problems: Anger, Frustration, and Aggression

Solve teenage anger and aggression
  The following is correspondence between parents concerned about the anger and aggression of their young teenage son, (13), and FirstAnswers.com contributing expert, Dr, Scott Seaman. Watch for.... read more

Posted in Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

How to Solve Common Teenage Problems Using the Five Minute Work Chore

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  Defiance, rebellion, disrespect, talking back–these are all common teenage problems, and children of any age. Teenagers are "growing" through so many things, they can often seem out .... read more

Posted in Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Six Things To Do When You Learn Your Teen is Drinking

Teen, Underage Drinking
  Recent reports state 22% of high school seniors binge drink (5+ drinks in a short amount of time). So what does that mean? Using the 2013 Census to get an approximation of high school seniors,.... read more

Posted in Addictions/Substance Abuse, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, Teens 12–18

Homework Helps: How to Help and When to Create Space

How to Help Children with learning disabilities adapt successfully to school
  Johnny sits at the kitchen table, chewing on the end of his pencil. It's almost 9:00 p.m. and he has been on Problem #7 for the last twenty minutes. You have offered your help, and even a piec.... read more

Posted in Age 6–11, Common Teenage Problems, Parenting, School, Stress, Teens 12–18

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