​5 Must-Have Phrases Every Parent of Teens Needs to Shut Arguments Down​

Sometimes, we get caught in such a bad cycle with our teens that fighting, snarky comments, and door slams ultimately become your standard house language. Teen disrespect becomes the norm, and you wonder if you will ever have a regular conversation with them again.

But here is the thing, and there’s no getting around it: we have to remember that we are the adults, and we have to model the behavior we want to see.

​How to Deal with Teenage Backtalk and Disrespect​

I’m not sure what the hardest part is about raising teenagers. The answer is probably different for every parent. But I’ve learned something valuable about the hard part of dealing with their hurtful behaviors.

You know, behaviors like angsty teenage backtalk at every interaction, snarky responses to our genuine questions, judgments about our well-meaning actions, and the seemingly overnight transition into someone who appears to despise our very existence.

​I’m Giving Permission for My Teens to Stay in Their Childhood for One More Summer​

Sure, she has a part-time job, and she’ll volunteer sometimes, and she needs to do a little bit of studying for what’s coming next.

But this summer, I will keep roasting s’mores and making lemonade and setting up movies in our backyard. I will encourage late-night games of Ghost-in-the-Graveyard and offer Popsicles every chance I get. We will bike to the farmer’s market and watch fireworks from the back of our car.

​Executive Functioning Skills for Teens Workbook ​

Do you have a teen who struggles with organization or seems scattered? Do you want additional support for your child with ADHD? This book is for you! This book will help you understand what executive functioning skills are, give you practical tips to implement at home, offer hands-on strategies, tools and games to help them improve their executive functioning skills, and help you raise a more confident child.