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Teen Challenges: Attitudes

I started off this new series on teen challenges with the issue of lying.  Today’s parenting topic is the challenge of dealing with teen attitudes. At some point even the most compliant, “model” child will display some version of an attitude.  It could be eye-rolling, clucking of the tongue, shaking of the head, arms folded, feet stamping, or words such as “Whatever,” “Oh my gosh!” or even, “I hate you!” Attitudes can also include doors slamming, objects being tossed and storming off to sulk. Some are less dramatic, while others go all out. I wish I could tell you that … Continue reading →

Those Rocky Moments

A friend recently reminded me to not take things my teen says personally. It was good advice but hard to receive. You can never really be prepared for those sometimes rocky moments that happen between a parent and a teenager. They can come out of nowhere, leaving you to wonder what just happened. In the midst of the chaos however, as a parent there are some things we need to remember. In addition to the advice of not taking things personally, we should also remember these things… Teens sometimes say things they don’t really mean Teens sometimes speak out of … Continue reading →

Don’t Assume You Know the Real Reason Behind an Attitude

I am still learning as a parent…well, aren’t we all? Sometimes we think we know what the deal is but later discover there is something deeper going on. When you have teenagers, one of the common difficulties is dealing with attitudes. These are snotty responses, eyes rolling and the like. I think you can easily picture it, especially if you are raising teens. It can be frustrating. I am not the only one to be complaining about this lately; all of my friends are dealing with it. But what’s behind the attitude? Sometimes it is all about correcting your child’s … Continue reading →

The Five Things You Don’t Want In Your Marriage (Part II)

We talked about the Five Things You Don’t Want In Your Marriage earlier today. Here is the rest of the list. Walking Away In Silence Sometimes, when we’re angry – we may elect to just walk away from the fight. We can do this for any number of reasons, but if you walk away in silence you may leave your spouse floundering behind. It’s advisable to always assume good intentions, it’s not realistic to expect your spouse to read your minds. Rather than walk away in silence, say something. If you need a break to collect your thoughts and avoid … Continue reading →