Teen Pregnancy – Does TV Watching Have an Effect?

There has been much discussion and controversy for years over the link between adolescent sexual activity and the media portrayal of sex. And many have wondered about this connection and the statistics of teen pregnancy as well. Of course, there are extremes on both sides of the equation but what the reality actually is has [...]

Problem Teenager? – Try This Useful Communication Tactic

If you have talked to anyone about your problem teenager, then I’m sure you have heard mentioned the idea of using I-messages. This really is a most useful tactic when it comes to developing effective communication between you and your adolescent. However, the difficulty lies in the correct use of this communication skill. And if [...]

Problem Teenagers – A Different Perspective

When it comes to teenagers, we often get focused on the problem with our teen that we’re dealing with at any particular moment in time. And yes, when you have problem teenagers in your household, it’s often difficult to see the forest for the trees as they say. What if instead of putting all of [...]

Rebuilding Parent Teen Relationships

The teenage years are difficult for both parents and teenagers, and if there is a breakdown in the relationship, it becomes even more difficult. It is very difficult to rebuild parent teen relationships, especially if the problems that caused the relationship to break down have existed for quite some time. Sometimes neither party to the [...]

Teenagers’ Problems – Have You Tried Mediation?

It’s a well know fact that teens at times can be difficult but when teenagers’ problems begin to affect the other siblings in their family and conflicts arise there are things that parents can do to intervene. When children are young, parents serve as the referee for most of their kids arguments. With very young [...]