Teen Discipline

Teenagers are impressed by flashy cars, speed & drivers who appear to own the road. Parents prone to road rage set a dangerous example for impressionable young motorists.

Oct 9, 2009 - Mary King

Accepting normal teen developments will help keep the focus on more important issues and avoid teen discipline problems.

Sep 21, 2009 - Sandra Williams

Knowledge of the law is important because many parents don't understand how to involve themselves in their children's lives to find out about their friends.

Aug 24, 2009 - Leslie McCloud

Is negotiating and reasoning with children a good parenting strategy?

Aug 8, 2009 - Sue Dillicar

A simple time out is less effective as children age to teenagers. Making an active time out strategy can have a much more powerful effect in changing behavior.

Apr 7, 2009 - Reece Manley

Sexting is the act of sending nude or partially nude photos using cell phone cameras and messaging features. Prevention, education and intervention are parental duties.

Apr 5, 2009 - Reece Manley

Good parenting involves appropriate punishment. When parents feel guilty afterwards, they should take the time to review their discipline responsibilities.

Mar 31, 2009 - Reece Manley

Behavior of adolescents can be tumultuous during the best of times. Making point by point contracts for your teens actions and reactions helps to level acting out.

Mar 30, 2009 - Reece Manley

Developmental changes in your teenage boy may bring raging responses to discipline of any kind. Parents can prepare by helping him understand and control his anger.

Mar 29, 2009 - Reece Manley

Teenagers can be hard to get up in the morning. Encourage them to learn this essential skill to improve their chances of success in school or work.

Jan 17, 2009 - Catherine Owen

The head of Duke's Center for Child and Family Policy says what every parent needs to hear: "As children move into adolescence, the tasks of parenting change."

Nov 17, 2008 - Alex Sharp

Are you a parent of a teen in trouble? Here are some resources to help you get the information you need.

Aug 25, 2008 - Mary McCarthy

Need some help disciplining your teen? Here are some effective ways to keep the peace.. even in a house with a teenager!

Jan 14, 2008 - Mary McCarthy

Parent-teen contracts can help take the drama and emotion out of interactions with teenagers. Here's how to get started.

Nov 19, 2007 - Mary McCarthy

Taking time to figure out how to juggle it all can be tough. If people had time to spare, they wouldn't need to think about how to manage it in the first place.

Sep 7, 2007 - Estela Kennen

Why are some teens so angry and violent? The causes of teen violence and what to do for them is the discussion for this article.

Jul 11, 2007 - Joletha Cobb