Parenting Teenagers

Parenting: Teens with Disabilities
by SAMHSA
How much is enough? Parents of teens with disabilities may wonder about the best way to help these youth through adolescence. Sticking points may include what to expect, when to do more, when to back off, and how to balance the needs of other family

Know What Your Child Watches and Listens To
by SAMHSA
The impact of music on the mind is said to be so great that listening to music that constantly repeats violent words and phrases etches those ideas in the mind. This can cause the listener to act out what he has heard - more so for young people

Setting Rules for Teen Dating
by SAMHSA
As your children grow up, it's normal for them to think about having a boyfriend or girlfriend. They've probably been hanging out with friends of both sexes and doing things as a group, but they may be thinking about one-on-one dating.

Body Piercing and Risky Behavior: Is There a Connection?
by SAMHSA
Body piercing has become more and more popular among teens and young adults. Pierced ears have been common for many years. But now, no part of the body seems to be off limits for rings, studs, and bars. Navels, tongues, eyebrows, and nostrils have become

Summer: Time for Teens To Get Busy
by SAMHSA
School is out! These are the words many kids long to hear. Free from homework, tests, getting up early, or keeping up with scheduled activities, students may look forward to a summer of taking it slow, sleeping late, and hanging out with friends.

Nearly All Parents Yell at Their Kids
by SAMHSA
It's no secret that raising a child can be stressful. Yet, how parents handle it is crucial. Have you ever yelled at your child? Have you told him he's dumb or useless? Maybe you've threatened to hit him.

Parenting: Back to School
by SAMHSA
Each week of September, the Family Guide Web site will feature articles and resources about sending children back to school. Whether your children are starting second grade or senior year, you'll find information to keep them mentally healthy and drug

Preparing Youth for Peer Pressure
by SAMHSA
Peer pressure - it's more than just a phase that young people go through. Whether it leads to pink hair or body piercing, peer pressure is a powerful reality and many adults do not realize its effects.

Be a Better Listener
by SAMHSA
Good listening is one of the most important skills we as parents can develop. We want to strengthen our relationships with our children, and one of the best ways to do this is through our active, caring listening.

Mom, My Friend Is Using Pot
by SAMHSA
What do you, as a parent, do when your teen comes to you with this story? It's more common than you might think. In 2003, 282,000 youths aged 12 to 17 used marijuana daily or almost daily.

Be My Neighbor! Forming Neighborhood 'Safety Nets'
by SAMHSA
You live near them. You may see them almost every day. But how well do you know them? They are your neighbors. Sometimes, people’s lives are so busy that they rarely speak to their neighbors, let alone get to know them.

Teen Dieting and Risky Behavior
by SAMHSA
TV, movies, and magazines are full of images of bodies that are too perfect to be real. Children and teens see these images all the time, and they may wish they could look like the ultra-thin models they see.

Talking to Your Preteen or Teenager: Communication Barriers
by SAMHSA
Talking to your preteen or teenager sometimes can be a bit difficult. Maybe you start to chat with your child and you get a 'look' that immediately stops conversation. Or, maybe your child wants to talk to you, but you're focusing on paying the bills

Teens' Free Time With Friends
by SAMHSA
It's 3 p.m. on a school day. Do you know where your teen is ... and who is with him? If he is like most teens, he probably likes to spend his free time with friends.

Peer Pressure: Good or Bad?
by SAMHSA
Kids want to be accepted, to belong, and to be like peers they admire. As a result, peer pressure can influence the choices young people make - contributing to poor decisions or reinforcing good ones.

Good Decisions: More Than a Feeling
by SAMHSA
What was he thinking? How could she? If you find yourself wondering what your teen was thinking, the answer may be 'not much.' Kids often make snap judgments based on impulse, especially when situations come up quickly, leaving teens with little time

Introduction
Healthy Teens, Body and Soul
by Andrea Marks, M.D., Betty Rothbart, M.S.W.
We chose the title Healthy Teens, Body and Soul because we feel optimistic and upbeat about adolescence as a time of great energy, resilience, and potential. Yet many health professionals, educators, and above all parents anticipate adolescence

Intoduction
Girl Wars : 12 Strategies That Will End Female Bullying
by Cheryl Dellasega, Ph.D., Charisse Nixon, Ph.D.
Relational aggression (RA), also called female bullying, is the use of relationships, rather than fists, to hurt another. Rumors, name calling, cliques, shunning, and a variety of other behaviors are the weapons girls use against one another

Be A Parent With Boundaries
Boundaries with Teens
by John Townsend, Ph.D.
What are your goals and desires for your teen? Do you want some peace and quiet around the house? Less disrespect? No involvement with alcohol or drugs? Better school performance? More consideration for the needs and feelings of others?

Get the Big Picture
Boundaries with Teens
by John Townsend, Ph.D.
What are your goals and desires for your teen? Do you want some peace and quiet around the house? Less disrespect? No involvement with alcohol or drugs? Better school performance? More consideration for the needs and feelings of others?