With that in mind, we asked therapists to offer their thoughts on how parents should deal with kids talking back. In hopes of ensuring everyone emerges from this stage of parenting with their nerves intact, here are six phrases to avoid using with a kid who backtalks (and what to say ins...
Having a teenager can be challenging. You might be grateful that your child is finally leaving childhood, but is entering an even more difficult phase. Teenagers are in the middle of wanting to be independent but still, need parents’ help in different ways. This confusion usually manifests w...
If you feel that talking to your parents is useless and have already tried it before, try something recreational. Music is great, hanging out with your friends, even joining a club at school which you've ever gone to before might help. Music is in my opinion the best way bec...
Thank you for reaching out to Empowering Parents. I can understand your distress. It can be really difficult to know what you can do as a parent when your teen is struggling with peers and relationships. Often times, the best course of action is to be supportive while also letting your ch...
Also readHOW TO DEAL WITH HAVING AN ESTRANGED ADULT CHILD. This Monday-morning quarterbacking neglects some basic facts about humans: You Can’t Control Other People We surely have influence over our children, but we do not mold them like clay. When they don’t turn out the way we planne...
HOW NOT TO DEAL WITH IT. This article has generated several important conversations. Many mothers/grandmothers are going through similar realities each with their unique set of situations. Talking and being vulnerable with one another is part of the healing process – as we can tell by reading ...
Overprotective parents can make even the simplest things, like going out with friends and having a boyfriend, into major sources of conflict. This creates long-term problems for the child. Learn some tips on how to get them to give you some freedom.
Before I tell you how to handle disrespectful behavior in your child, let’s talk a little about what’s going on with them. If your kid has suddenly started talking back, rolling her eyes and copping an attitude, as annoying and difficult as it is to deal with, disrespectfu...
Having a crush on a teacher is a common experience for many teenagers. It can be an exciting, yet embarrassing feeling. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to remember that it is completely normal to have a crush on someone older than you. However, it is important to...
Teenagers today have to deal with so many stressors, a lot of which their parents didn’t have to navigate. Social media anyone? Here are some of the common causes of stress in teens to keep an eye out for. Academic pressure: Many teens feel the need to meet high expectations from the...