Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D. is a practicing child and adolescent psychologist in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. He is the author of six parenting books including the widely acclaimed Get out of my life, but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall? A Parents Guide to the New Teenager. He is currently on the advisory board of The Century Council, a non-profit organization mandated to combat under-age drinking.
How to put out the fire when hatred flares up between siblings
Listen and empathize, but more useful is to look at yourself as a parent. Is there anything you’re doing that’s fuelling the conflict?
How to teach teens tolerance of socially awkward peers
Role-modelling inclusion and respectful treatment of others is a good place to start
Don’t take what your kids say so personally
When they don’t get what they want, teens can respond angrily and in words that hurt. They don’t really mean them
Toss the family baggage at holiday time
Festive family get-togethers can become fraught when old feelings come to the surface
Shut your mouth and listen to your teens
Abstain from advising and correcting; not everything has to be a teachable moment
The No. 1 mistake parents of teens make
You can avoid the most common mistake in resolving disputes with teens: Say as little as possible
My teen doesn't know the difference between teasing and bullying
Not all kids who bully are psychopaths; sometimes they can’t see the difference between friendly teasing and cruelty
What if your teen is a bully?
Should you confront them? Punish them? Parenting expert Anthony E. Wolf has a few tips for this tricky situation
Those polished teens? They’re aliens
Most teenagers are far from perfect, and parents often blame themselves. But comparing your kid and yourself to others is always a mistake
My teen interprets everything I say as criticism
Try not to respond to their outrage. It will only lead to frustration. Just stay on message and move on with your day
