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Anger, Rage and Explosive Outbursts: How to Respond to Your Child or Teen’s Anger

By Kim Abraham, LMSW and Marney Studaker-Cordner, LMSW

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Everyone gets angry at times—children and adults alike. Anger is an emotion that can range from slightly irritated, to moderately angry, to full-blown rage. And it can happen quickly. A child's anger naturally makes us feel uncomfortable. As a result, we may try to appease our children, give in to their demands, or avoid certain situations... Read more »

Manipulative Child Behavior? My Kids Are “Too Smart for Their Own Good”

By Debbie Pincus, MS LMHC

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"My kids are driving me crazy! They are so manipulative I can't stand it!" Does this sound familiar? Or how about these: "My middle schooler blackmails me emotionally – he cries that I don't care about him and that I love his brother more when I ask him to stop playing video games. He's more... Read more »

How to Deal With Your Child’s Attitude

By Megan Devine, LCPC

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At Empowering Parents, we often hear from parents who feel frustrated at their teenager's bad attitude and irresponsible behavior. Whether it's doing well in school or keeping a job, some kids just don't seem to care. And many teens have what James Lehman, creator of The Total Transformation® child behavior program, calls a "dreamer" mentality.... Read more »

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Parenting an Angry, Explosive Teen: What You Should—and Shouldn’t—Do

By Sara Bean, M.Ed.

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When your teen is angry and screaming at you, the temptation for many of us is to fight back and scream louder so you “win” the argument. But what does that do? It's natural to want to push back or stand up for yourself if someone pushes your buttons or provokes you in some way.... Read more »

Hope for Parents of Defiant Teens: 6 Ways to Parent More Effectively

By Janet Lehman, MSW

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“I feel alone,” a mom of an out-of-control teen said to me recently. “I don’t go out much anymore, and to be honest, my family isn’t really invited to things because of my son’s behavior.” If you have an acting-out child or teen, you probably feel isolated. You’ve gotten tired of hearing... Read more »

Fighting with Your Teen? What to Do After the Blowout 7 Steps to Defuse the Tension

By Debbie Pincus, MS LMHC

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Does this sound familiar? You’ve told your teen she can’t go out with her friends this Friday because she came in past curfew last weekend. There’s been a huge fight where one—or both of you—lost control and screamed at each other. Now the tension in the house is unbearable. Your child... Read more »

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How to Talk to the Police When Your Child is Physically Abusive

By Kim Abraham, LMSW and Marney Studaker-Cordner, LMSW

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If your child is acting out physically by abusing you or other family members, destroying property, or threatening others, then you may want to consider talking proactively with the police. This step to work collaboratively with the police before you actually need them can save you a great deal of grief down the road. We understand... Read more »

“My Child Refuses to Do Homework” — How to Stop the Nightly Struggle Over Schoolwork

By Janet Lehman, MSW

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For many parents, getting their kids to do their homework is a nightly struggle. Some kids refuse to do their homework. Others claim that they don't have homework, but then the report card comes out, and you realize that their work was not being done. So why is homework time so difficult? In my opinion,... Read more »

What to Do When Your Child or Teen is Suspended or Expelled From School

By Denise Rowden, Parent Coach

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It’s any normal day. You’re at work, doing work stuff, and you get a call from the principal at your son’s school: he’s been suspended for three days for roughhousing on the bus. Or, maybe he’s already had a few mishaps in behavior and is now facing a much longer suspension. Or, maybe it’s a more... Read more »

Sneaky Behavior: How To Manage Kids Who Lie and Steal

By Janet Lehman, MSW

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Sneaky behavior such as lying and stealing are some of the hardest issues for parents to deal with. When your child lies and sneaks around, it can feel like a betrayal and begins to feel like a moral issue. You start to question their character. You may start to dislike your child. Let’s face it—many of us were... Read more »

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