FAMILY ISSUES

How Teens Can Apologize…For Real

Lori Freson

When you think of an apology, you probably think of the words, “I’m sorry,” as this has become synonymous with apologizing. As children, we are all taught to say, “I’m sorry,” and we seek to hear those very words from anyone whom we think may have wronged us in any way. It’s as if hearing […]

FAMILY ISSUES

How Do I Get My Parents To Trust Me?

Katie Malinski

So your parents don’t trust you, and you’re wondering why. To start with, recognize that a big part of this may be their own fears and worries about you and your well-being. Sometimes what looks like distrust is really just fear. It’s also possible that what feels like distrust comes from their feeling that they […]

FAMILY ISSUES

When Divorcing Parents Ask You to Choose Sides

Katie Malinski

Licensed Family Therapist Katie Malinksi gives expert advice on what to do when your parents talk poorly about each other

FAMILY ISSUES

My Sibling Is a Pest

Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson

“My little brother tags along with me everywhere. I can’t get rid of him, and my mom says I have to be nice to him. He’s an embarrassment! Help!” Let’s face it. You are the person your brother or sister looks up to and wants to be like. You know so much more than your […]

FAMILY ISSUES

Navigating Parties and Curfews With Your Parents

Lori Freson

As you get older, your social life becomes very much the focal point in your life. With your emerging sense of independence, you will likely start going to parties in high school. Most of us adults can remember ourselves what it was like to feel a growing sense of independence and desire to spend more […]

FAMILY ISSUES

When You Make a Really Bad Decision

Lori Freson

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your parents or others are asking you what the heck you were thinking or why on earth you did something and the only answer you can come up with is, “I don’t know?” I mean, the reality is that you actually know you made a really […]

FAMILY ISSUES

My Older Sibling Gets All of the Attention

Katie Malinski

Experts advice on what to do if you are living in the shadow of an older sibling

FAMILY ISSUES

When Your Parents Are Never Around

Lori Freson

It’s hard enough being a teen these days, without any added problems or pressures. But when your parents are never around, things can get really tough. While many teens might think that having total freedom and no parents to boss them around and nag them would be a dream come true, the reality is that […]

FAMILY ISSUES

Are You an Enabler?

Lori Freson

The term enabler is often used when we talk about addictions, but it also applies to all sorts of other problematic behaviors. An enabler is a person who encourages or enables negative or self-destructive behavior in another (Google Dictionary). For teens, this could look like lying for a friend so they don’t get in trouble […]