Posts for Life Stage: Pre-Teens and Teenagers

How do you stay joined at the hip and heart with your teen?

Over the years, my wife, Susan has taught me how to maintain a great relationship with each of our children. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned. Firs… read more

What happened to my sweet, compliant child?

The teen years arrive and many parents look back and now think the toddler, tike and even tween years were just a stroll in the park compared to what … read more

Do you know how to help your teenager avoid depression?

The teen years can bring some tough emotional struggles.  Most kids want to be popular and well liked.  If that doesn’t happen, they can turn inward a… read more

Is your teen suffering through your divorce?

Divorce is never easy on anyone, but teens often channel their emotions into destructive behaviors. A recent survey from Pediatrics journal shows that… read more

So, your daughter wants to go on a date?

I remember when our oldest daughter, 16 years old at the time, came home and told us a boy had asked her to the homecoming dance.  I agreed that she c… read more