Have you ever noticed that teenage boys can be rude, disrespectful and even cruel at times? They don’t always understand how their words and actions affect other people. Other times they simply don’t care, or at least they act as if they don’t care.

Have you ever been a lazy teen or a nagging mother? Well you may relate to this blog post! My recent online survey brought up many excellent questions from parents that I would love to answer. Here is the first one that I am addressing this week.

Have you ever thought about using creativity to improve your relationship with your teenager? Sometimes, as parents, we need to throw away the rule book, trust our instincts and just parent from the heart.

The next time your son is grumpy, on edge and close to exploding may be just around the corner. His body and mind are swirling with confusing emotions and powerful hormones. He truly does not know how to manage his anger yet. Here are some quick steps that you can use to defuse his anger.

I have a wonderfully practical tip for you that you can use today. School is now officially in full swing. Your teenager may be loving life or just barely surviving. Either way, this may be a daily challenge for you. Yes, I am talking about the after school conversation. You haven't seen each other all day and you may be the first one to make contact.

Does it ever seem like your son has a huge "do not enter" sign on his life? Does he block you out when you know he needs you the most? As a child and teen counselor, I have a few ideas about why your son might shut down on you.

Having an angry son who is verbally abusive is an unfortunate and painful reality in family life. Teens can have volatile moods and they don't have the skills to manage their emotions. What do you do if your son calls you names? Maybe horrible names. Here are a few of my ideas for you to consider.