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⢠One of the most important ways to make your teenager listen to you is to listen to him. Show interest in his feelings and opinions, even when you disagree. This helps to build trust and mutual respect. ⢠Second, give clear messages. Express your feelings and needs directly. Giving a clear message may mean …
The prospect for seeking professional help from a family counselor, a psychologist, or psychiatrist can be a painful one. But your teen or your family may need professional help in the following instances: ⢠One, if you’re caught up in hurtful patterns of behavior that create and perpetuate tension within the family. ⢠Two, if …
Is your teenager depressed? The symptoms may be harder to spot than obvious blues. The following are some of the signs of teenage depression, and are most significant when they occur in combination and over a period lasting more than two weeks. ⢠First, sadness, anxiety and hopelessness. ⢠Second, lack of interest in food …
Sure you love your teenager, but there may be times when you don’t like him or her very much. There may be days when you enjoy him, and there may be days when you really can’t stand to be with him. This may leave you feeling guilty. You may feel like a bad, uncaring parent. …
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