Christina Botto is the author of Help Me With My Teenager! A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents that Works and Fitting The Pieces. For tools and resources to help you better understand and relate to your teen, or help with specific issues visit her web site at Parenting A Teenager.
Dealing With the Stubborn and Argumentative Teen
You will be surprised to hear that very few teenagers actually like to argue with their parents. It makes your teen feel unimportant and misunderstood. Some teens will walk away from an argument throwing "You just don't understand!" your way, while others stubbornly keep trying to get you to hear what they are saying - and parent and teen wind up in a heated argument. Lack of expression - Due
Take Time for Your Teen
I never said it was easy or that no effort on the parent's part is necessary. As a matter of fact, throughout my book I emphasize that parents will need to utilize a lot of self control and implement strategies before responding to their teen's actions or questions. The statement "stopping whatever you're doing will be difficult to implement for already busy parents" touches on one of the most imp
How to help your angry Teen
Lately, several parents asked: "Where is my teen's anger coming from?" Teenagers, like adults, experience stress every day. The stubborn and argumentative teen is fighting for independence and less control by his or her parents. Teens also have unreasonable expectations, especially if they are used to getting what they want when they want it. If this does not happen, or they realize that things ar
Eating Disorders in Teens
Eating disorders have long been a serious problem among people of all ages. However, this disease usually begins somewhere in the pre-teen stages of life, and although many adolescent boys suffer with this disorder, it usually affects and is much more severe in young girls. People who do suffer from an eating disorder like to place blame on factors such as television and family life-styles. Althou
Successful Ways to Communicate with Your Teenager
Communication is the single most important aspect when parenting a teenager. We can give them a sense of compassion, understanding, and support. We can listen to their opinion. We can peacefully discuss a situation. On the other hand, we can convey to them that we are disappointed and angry about what they did. We can scold them for not doing what we told them to.
How to help your Teen after Drug Rehab
After a 30-day stay at the drug rehabilitation facility, your teen will return home much better equipped with the capabilities to avoid drug abuse and live a normal life. As with any disease, early detection increases the chance for a full recovery and a drug and alcohol free future. Inpatient treatment at a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center is the first step to a drug and alcohol free life.
Your Teenager's First Year at College
The first year at college is an extremely stressful time for both the parent as well as your teenager. Your teen is truly leaving home for the first time. He's also leaving his friends and a world that he's lived in and felt comfortable with for years. This is sometimes an extreme shock to a teenager and they may soon find themselves struggling to keep up with and understand all the material they
Parenting Your Teenager with Love and Support
In order to build a good relationship with your teenager, you need to realize the emotional changes your teen is going through. Give your teenager more and more responsibility and allow him to make more and more decisions about his life. Give him enough space to develop, while standing by to help. You find yourself begging your teen to go places with the family. As soon as your teen gets into the
Getting your Teen to Listen to You and Your Advice
The biggest challenge when parenting a teenager is how to get your teen to listen to you and your advice. You want to protect your teen from bad decisions and choices. Your teen knows it all and does not listen to you. Between the ages of 13 and 18, your teenager will transform from a child that followed your lead and had everything done for him to a young adult that makes choices and decisions.
