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.
My kid is in trouble. Where did I go wrong?
If you’ve done all you can as a parent, don’t waste time with self-blame. Continue to love and support your child where they are now
Omigod! How do I deal with my teenage drama queen?
They can be hard to live with at times, but there are ways to handle them
Different parenting styles? Couples still need to have each other's backs
If kids can get one parent to overturn the discipline imposed by the other parent, nobody wins
Teens will defend their innocence forever – if you let them
When you confront them with their disobedience, expect an argument. If you don’t put a stop to it, you’ll end up as the defendant
Grudges send your teen the wrong message
There are ways for parents to address bad behaviour without sparking another cycle of acrimony
For teens, the toughest thing about school isn’t the work
Their greatest source of stress comes from the constant fear of being judged
Suffering from parenting advice overload? Say thanks, but no thanks
Asking friends and relatives to back off may cause some hurt feelings, but it’s important to assert your authority
‘Your divorce ruined my life.’ What to do when your child blames you
Acknowledge their feelings and accept responsibility for your decision, but emphasize this is what we have to work with now
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
