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To have screen time boundaries for kids for tweens ages 10–12, parents need a clear and consistent family screen time plan. The plan should include when screens are allowed, when screens are off, where devices charge at night, what needs to happen before screen time, and what happens if the agreemen...

Parenting tips for teens with ADHD behavior problems are not always just related to discipline issues. Meltdowns, irritability, impulsivity, screen battles, and emotional explosions may also be signs that a child’s body and nervous system are overwhelmed. Gut health, nutrition, inflammation, sleep, ...

Quick Answer: What is Single Parent Support? 

Single mom burnout improves when parents stop trying to be perfect and start focusing on steadiness, clear boundaries, honest communication, and connection. If you are parenting a tween or teen, your child does not need you to have every answer. They ne...

Help with teen behavior problems can be one of the hardest things to find as  a parent. When your teen is acting defiant, angry, disrespectful, shut down, or unmotivated, the first step is not to react harder. The first step is to slow the pattern down.

Teen behavior problems often signal something...

If you are wondering how to deal with teen anger issues, you are not alone.

Many parents of tweens and teens feel like every conversation turns into a conflict. You ask about homework, and your teen snaps back. You remind them about a chore, and they roll their eyes. You bring up screen time, curfe...

Healthy screen time habits can be one of the hardest times for families. 

Summer can be wonderful for kids.

It can also be very hard for parents.

The school schedule ends.
The structure disappears.
Kids have more free time.
Parents are still working.
And screens are everywhere.

Many families start s...

What can help for parents of moody teens? Teen attitude problems can feel exhausting for parents.

You ask a simple question, and your teen responds with sarcasm.

You set a limit, and they roll their eyes.

You remind them of something, and they say, “Whatever.”

You try to help, and they snap, “Le...

Parents often come to me and say something like:

“I took away the phone and they didn’t care.”

“I grounded them and nothing changed.”

“They just say ‘whatever’ and walk away.”

Teen attitude problems like this are one of the most frustrating parts of parenting tweens and teens. You are trying to ...