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Parent's Use of Positive Reinforcement for Struggling Teenagers
Parenting a struggling and/or rebellious teenager can be a challenging and exhausting experience. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and frus...
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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 ... -
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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It may be difficult to get your teenage daughter or son to follow house rules in the beginning. One thing about house rules is to let ev...