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Looking to reduce family conflict? When your teenager ignores you, begin by getting their attention before giving the direction. Use one short, specific request, allow a reasonable transition when appropriate, and follow through without repeatedly reminding, lecturing, or threatening.

A useful open...

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...

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...