How to Talk to Teenagers

How to Talk to Your Teenager

A Simple Tip for Better Relationships with Teenagers

by Amy Egan

Parenting teenagers can be a slippery slope. It is something frequently talked about, voraciously written about and dreaded by most parents. But does it really have to be awful? Is it a given that we all emerge from it fried, dyed and laid to the side? Or is it possible to get through the teen years relatively unscathed? I believe that it is – with a few helpful tools!

In this article I will be discussing the tool I believe is the most important. And it has to do with our communication strategy.

Parents and Sports: What Kids Want You to Know

Dr. Omli described 3 different kinds of parenting evident during kids’ sporting events – Hostile-Intrusive, Supportive, and Distracted. Distracted parents talked on their cell phones, read magazines, or talked to other parents during games. In other words, they weren’t focused on their child or the game. In contrast, intrusive parents tended to make numerous evaluative comments, positive and negative, critiquing their child’s performance and the game’s coaching.

Poor Behavior: Who’s the Lazy One, You or Your Child?

Poor Behavior: Who's the Lazy One, You or Your Child?

Are You Contributing to Your Child’s Poor Behavior?

by Nancy Rose

At a recent parenting workshop, a mom asked for advice on what to do about her “lazy” teenage son. Not an uncommon issue for parents of teenagers, but I needed more information before I could help. I asked her to describe what his laziness looked like.