Hi Mark, Need some help… was scrolling through my son’s phone messages… he left his phone unlocked… I know it’s a breach of privacy, but see he has been smoking, not cigarettes, and he and friends arranging between themselves… not sure how to handle it and what to do say. If raise the issue - he will know I’ve been through his phone. If I ignore - he is getting away with it… am in a quandary. ~ A.
Effective Discipline Methods for Teenagers with Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Navigating the complexities of parenting a teenager with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can feel overwhelming. ODD is characterized by ...

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Here's an email from a mother whose 17-year-old son is "on the run." He has a drug habit, and is basically floating from one l...
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Teen: “Hey mom. I’m spending the night here at Sarah’s.” Mother: “No you’re not. I told you to be home by 11:00 PM.” Teen: “But ...
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From the office of Mark Hutten, M.A. Online Parent Support, LLC Author of My Out-of-Control Teen The problem is that m...