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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

Parenting a Shy Child

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Background What is shyness? Shyness is a personality trait, not a fault. There is nothing wrong with being shy. Just because a child is shy, it doesn’t mean he or she suffers from low self-esteem..... read more

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, 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 Your Child Is the Bully

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Imagine receiving a call from school informing you that your child has been in a fight. You demand to know what young ruffian has attacked your helpless child—only to find it was your child who was .... read more

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Friends, Parenting, School, 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

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

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  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

Signs of ADHD and Managing Impulse Control

Adapting Emotions
  Clinical psychologist, Dr. Robert Williams, helps parents understand ADHD, and he presents strategies parents can take to help their children manage impulses and other symptoms associated with.... read more

Posted in Age 0–5, Age 6–11, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Teens 12–18

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