Teenagers want to have their way, forge their path and discover their own identity. Resistance feels personal to them. By using scripture instead of lectures, you can displace their anger. One family I know shared that when their teens wanted to do something that they disapproved of, they ...
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Recognizing the signs of toxic behavior and learning how to deal with toxic parents is possible — and crucial — if you hope to break the pattern of mental, physical, and emotional abuse. As you explore the different types of toxic parents, you’ll start to see the impact their toxic beh...
It is important to pay special attention and take careful steps to help your teen or child cope around Halloween, a tradition that portrays death as fun or lighthearted. Some may act out or be reckless. Acting out in anger is common among teens who lack proper coping skills. Additionally, ...
Anger:Teens are clearly frustrated by having to stay at home. They are angry that we adults are keeping them from their friends. Many are furious—withPresident Trumpand the Centers for Disease Control and the ways that they feel that this pandemic continues to be...
In addition, parents aren’t always good at recognizing when their teens are lying. And when they do discover a lie, they don’t have effective strategies for how to deal with a lying teenager. Thus, they may respond with anger and punishment. As a result, they drive their kids farther...
Dr. Lebowitz has a great analogy about how to respond if your child is trying to argue about a planned change: Here’s a little trick you can use to help you stay out of an argument with your child. (This works for other arguments too-not just those about anxiety and accommodation.)...
If you are dealing with anger, stress, or depression, we have information to help you. We have phone helplines, website links, and YouTube videos. You can learn more about us, our goals, and our purpose. If you have a drug/alcohol problem or want to get right with God, you are ...
The way to deal with anger is to use clear “statements of self.” Make yourself clear and put it out there. You’re not attacking your child, rather you’re telling your child directly why their behavior is a problem. You can say to your child: “When you use the car without...
How should we respond to a child's temper tantrum? To a teenager's sullen resentment? How can we help children and teens experience their anger without being overwhelmed by it? How can we deal with their anger before it leads to depression, isolation, or even violence? Now, in Healthy A...