Teenagers...
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Dealing with Rebellion and Confrontation
Advice for parents and stepparents of teenagers in coping with difficult behaviour from their teenage children; includes a recommendation for seeking professional help when behaviour and rebellion are...
Dealing with Teenage Stepchildren
Guidelines for parents and stepparents regarding dealing with teenage children, with a focus on teaching teenagers that they must comply with house rules and recognise the authority of their stepparen...
Finding Common Ground and Shared Interests
Information and advice for stepparents who hope to build loving relationships with their teenage stepchildren; stresses the need for spending time together pursuing a hobby or shared interest....
Helping Teens Adjust to a New Step Family
Advice for parents and stepparents of teenagers for helping the teens to adjust to a new stepfamily; includes tips for helping to secure their teen's trust and for encouraging them to open up emotiona...
Including Them In Household Decisions
Ideas for parents and stepparents who hope to help their teenage children to become good decision makers; stresses the need for allowing teens to be included in the household decision making process....
Talking and Listening to your Teenage Step Child
Advice for stepparents of teenagers regarding ways to keep the lines of communication open; stresses the importance of listening and respecting the feelings of the teenager....
Teenagers and Step Siblings
Advice for parents and stepparents about helping their teenager's and other children to interact well with one another, behave respectfully, and develop close, loving bonds....
Understanding How Your Teenager is Feeling
Tips and advice for parents and stepparents who are raising teenagers; stresses the need for patience, understanding, and continual support....