Why do parents often say, “Oh, it’s just a phase; my teenager will grow out of it”? I think there is often a sense of denial that parents have when it comes to their teens’ acting-out or destructive behavior. When you’re a parent, it’s very troubling and sad to think that your son or daughter [...]
Read MoreArchive for the ‘Kids Acting-out’ Category
Is It an Adolescent Phase—or Out-of-Control Behavior?
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010“Anger with an Angle”: Is Your Child Using Anger to Control You?
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Have your child’s angry outbursts worn you down so much that you’ve simply learned to give in? You should know that this is not a phase or a behavior that will “just go away on its own.” Read on to discover 5 things you can do to stop your child from using “Anger with an [...]
Read MoreOut of Control Behavior: Should I Medicate My Child?
Monday, October 19th, 2009The recent death of a four-year-old Massachusetts girl from an overdose of medications for ADHD and bipolar disorder has brought the issue of medicating children for behavior problems to the forefront of public consciousness. While this sad case shows the extreme end of the issue, it reminds us of the fork in the road many [...]
Read MoreAre You Afraid of Your Acting Out Child? Part II: 7 Ways to Get Back Parental Authority
Monday, September 21st, 2009In part two of this series, James gives you 7 ways to get back parental control and stop living in fear of your child’s acting-out behavior.
Most people aren’t afraid of their children; rather, they’re afraid of their child’s behavior. It’s important to understand that this fear undermines your authority as a parent because it’s hard [...]
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