Understanding and responding to teenage anger

As a parent, one of the most challenging aspects of raising a teenager is navigating their…

When your teenager wants to change their appearance: how to respond

As a parent, it can be challenging to navigate conversations with your teenager about their appearance.…

Responding to “This is so unfair!” without taking it personally

As parents, one of the most challenging tasks we face is navigating complex emotional landscapes with…

When your teenager is caught lying: how to respond and move forward

As a parent, discovering that your teenager has been lying to you can be a frustrating…

What to say when your teenager wants to quit a team or activity

As a parent, it can be challenging to navigate conversations with your teenager, especially when they…

What to say when your teenager wants to take a break from family activities

The art of navigating conversations with teenagers – it’s a delicate dance, to say the least.…

The art of responding to “I’m bored” without sparking a fight

When your child utters those infamous words, I’m bored, it’s easy to feel frustrated and tempted…

Meaning of “Whatever” and how to respond to teenage attitude

The infamous whatever response from our teenage children. It’s a phrase that can be frustrating, dismissive,…

When your teenager says “I’m moving out” – how to respond

The dreaded phrase that can send any parent’s heart racing: I’m moving out! When your teenager…

When they say “I’m fine” but you know they’re not

As parents, we’ve all been there – our child says I’m fine when it’s clear they’re…