How to react when they say “I’m not going to school!”

As a parent, one of the most challenging conversations you’ll have with your child is when…

Responding to “You never let me do anything!”

Handling Conversations Effectively with Your Teenager: Responding to Accusations of Overprotection As a parent, it’s natural…

Understanding and responding to teenage rebellion

As parents, we’ve all been there – struggling to navigate the tumultuous world of teenage rebellion.…

What to say when your teenager wants to move in with a friend

As parents, we’ve all been there – our teenager comes to us with the bold declaration…

When your teenager wants to get a tattoo or piercing: how to respond

As a parent, there’s a good chance you’ve had the dreaded conversation with your teenager about…

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…

How to respond to “You’re grounded!”

As children, we’ve all been there – standing in front of our parents, our hearts racing,…

What to say when they ask “Why not?!”

As parents, we’ve all been there – our kids ask us a question, and we respond…

What to do when they say “I’m disappointed in you”

When a family member, particularly a parent or an older sibling, expresses disappointment in us, it…