"My teenage son is always angry, he has such a negative attitude and any little thing sets him off. I don't know how to help him and he won't talk to me." Out of the huge range of human emotions teenage boys are only allowed to show happiness or anger. Anything approaching emotional vulnerability is dangerous territory and must be avoided at all costs. Of course, we never tell boys this, but … [Read more...]
If you live with a surly, moody teenager then I wrote this post for you! I want to give you a bit of a laugh (hopefully) and also give you some ideas on how to handle your bad tempered and unfriendly teenager. I am comparing the video game Angry Birds to the relationship between angry teens and their parents. For the uninitiated, Angry Birds is one of the most popular casual games that has … [Read more...]
When I was a kid I wanted to grow up and be a cartoonist. I spent countless hours drawing Garfield and working through "How To Draw" books. Once I even had my drawing published in the local newspaper and won four dollars! Later in high school I aspired to be a graphic artist and was accepted into several art schools for graphic design. Instead of pursuing that path I ended up studying theology … [Read more...]
Setting and enforcing healthy limits with your teenager is probably one of the biggest challenges that you face on a daily basis. It can be quite tricky to know when to say yes and how to say no. In this post I am going to share with you four important keys for successfully setting limits with your teenager. These thoughts are inspired by a book I have been reading called "Boundaries with … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a therapist's office? Here is a little peek inside my counseling practice (at least the parts I can share!). I mostly counsel teenage boys and their families. For the teenagers, they are often coming under duress and in various stages of displeasure. While I would love to have more motivated clients, this is a reality that I accept and actually … [Read more...]
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