Parenting Teens Archives - Page 3 of 5 - Dr. Russell Hyken, Educational + Psychotherapy Services

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Feb 11
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2010 Top Teen News Stories

Working with teenagers and their families as a psychotherapist and educational consultant provides a unique perspective on the state of the world. Imagine spending your day like I do–listening to the profound as well as the improbable reasoning of a 14 year old. Interestingly, I find that most teens have a sense of the bigger picture, and I believe that most will go on to do truly great things. While it is cliché to say that, “the children are our future,” one can’t deny the truth of this statement.

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Jan 11
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Video Game Addiction

Tags : Addiction Teen Behavior Teens & Technology

According to the American Medical Association, approximately 90 percent of American youth enjoy video games. Eight and half to fifteen percent of those gamers play so excessively that they are addicted.

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Jan 11
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New Year’s Resolutions–How to Set Goals

About 50% of American adults make a new years resolutions each year; however,

after a week, 25 percent have failed
after six months, 50 percent more have failed
after a year, most have failed.

The issue is that most do not know how to set proper goals. Everyone is capable of change—age is not a factor. Here are some tips to ensure goal setting success:

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Dec 10
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Curfew Conflicts

Tags : Parenting Teens Teen Behavior

My son and I have been arguing about his curfew all summer. We have different opinions about what it should be. This has also created a problem for his younger brother as he feels that his curfew should be the same. How do you determine what is an appropriate time?

Curfew controversies have been a source of contention between teens and parents for many generations. We argued with our parents about it, and now, you are faced with the same situation. Unfortunately, most adolescents feel that this rule is a parental power play and are more concerned with their own freedom and independence than parental feelings. This situation, however, is an opportunity to teach your kids about setting limits, social responsibility and common courtesy. It is an important conversation, so prepare wisely.

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Dec 10
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Teen ADHD

Tags : ADHD Educational Evaluations

My son is in the 10th grade. During the past year he has become more impulsive and easily distractible. Can students this old, have ADHD?

Adolescents with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may act impulsively, be easily distracted and have difficulty focusing, but this is not necessarily specific to ADHD. Anxious kids may be hyper and restless, depressed kids may be inattentive and disorganized and typical teens may display all of the above. How is a parent to know if their teen is experiencing turbulent times or engaging in developmentally appropriate activities?

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Dec 10
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Divorce and Holidays

Tags : Parenting Strategies

I am recently divorced with two teenage children. How do split families make the holiday season special for their kids?

Holidays can be an especially difficult time for teens with divorced parents. There are often painful reminders of the past, or new and unfamiliar routines as kids spend time with a new step family. Parents may also try to provide an extra dose of holiday cheer and family togetherness to overcome their own personal guilt. Don’t try to relive the past or over-compensate for the present, instead create a stress-free holiday celebration.

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Dec 10
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Wilderness Program

Tags : Addiction Our Services Troubled Teens

Our daughter is really out of control. My husband and I are considering sending her to a wilderness program or therapeutic boarding school, but we are very hesitant. We really feel we are out of options. How did this happen and what do we do?

This is a difficult question for any parent to ask, but you are not alone. Many families have faced this same concern; however, wilderness programs and therapeutic schools can change lives.

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Dec 10
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Negotiating with Older Kids

Tags : Connecting With Teens Parenting Strategies Parenting Teens

The other night, I got into an argument with my daughter. She was making unreasonable demands, and I just sent her to her room. Do you have any tips for handling my teenager when she is being unreasonable?

When kids are little, they will do what is asked because they worry about their parents’ reaction. The teenage years, however, don’t work like this. Sometime during the high school years, kids really strive for the independence. They begin to expect more freedom, and they challenge the adults in their life. When this happens it is time to change your approach. Many family therapists work with parents on a skill we call “responsive listening”. When your kids are argumentative or are just being difficult, consider the following approach.

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Dec 10
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Defiant Teens

Tags : Parenting Teens Troubled Teens

My teenager has been breaking a lot of house rules lately. Some of the things she is doing feel like normal teenage behavior, but other times it feels excessive. How do I know when my daughter has crossed the line?

As teenagers enter the driving years, their behavior often changes. This is usually related to an adolescent’s desire to develop her own identity as well as her own independence. Peers start to become more important than parents, and the ability to drive creates a new found freedom and opportunity to push the boundaries of household rules. When gauging
the seriousness of your rule breaking teen’s behavior consider the following guidelines to help you determine when your child has crossed the line.

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Dec 10
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Services Overview

Tags : Our Services

What is an Educational Consultant?
Consultants assist families with locating private residential treatment facilities, programs, and schools for troubled adolescents and adults. Consultants have a unique expertise and knowledge to help families choose a facility or school program that is a good personal match for the identified individual, a program that will foster a particular individual’s growth in all areas of life including academic, social/emotional concerns, and clinical issues.

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