Conflict Resolution

The sarcasm, the cutting remark, the dismissive tone, the eye roll, the not to subtle put down, or just outright rudeness; all are common experiences for parents of teenagers. Rudeness and [...]

Anger is a natural and inevitable part of life, teenage anger even more so. For parents living with teenagers who are constantly having verbal meltdowns or exploding into violent fits of rage, [...]

Even though teenage sibling bickering and arguing is inevitable, it doesn’t mean parents are powerless to do anything to reduce it.  Parents exert a significant influence on the [...]

There can’t be very many. Maybe there are a special few here and there, but they are few and far between. What is this rare specimen I speak of? The parent who hasn’t had a teenager say to them [...]

It is like a slow motion scene in a movie. Everything seems to happen so slowly yet there is nothing you can do to prevent what is about to happen. A scornful stare. A shake of the head. [...]

Angry disaffected youth. It is an image or stereotype that has become so commonly associated with teenagers that it has become unhelpful.  While not wanting to perpetuate unhelpful and inaccurate [...]

By far the most common issue that comes up when discussing teenagers with adults is that of communication. Be it with regards to maintaining good relationships, effective discipline, or setting [...]

The research suggests it is more common than many people think.  But could you tell if a teenager in your life was being bullied? Bullying involves a power imbalance and deliberate acts that [...]

One of a teenager’s primary functions in life is to help parents and carers discover limits of their patience, or more particularly what happens when those limits are reached. Adults who once [...]

Everywhere I look on the internet there are articles and courses available to enable parents to control their teenager.  There is a lot less material around about being ‘in control’ as a parent.  [...]