While possibly problematic at the time, questioning parental judgment is actually a positive indicator of growth and development during the tumultuous adolescent years, as they assert their independence while in the process of moving into adulthood. However, this can present parents with a variety of difficult circumstances to handle. In this recent segment from KTVI-TV, Dr. Hyken offers some foolproof tips, tricks, and strategies to manage parent-child relationships in the midst of those quintessentially challenging teenage years.

Russell Hyken, Ph.D.        http://ed-psy.com/2012/02/23/how-to-parent-rebellious-adolescents/
Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC

Interesting article in the Deseret News yesterday. This is a two part series.

Part 1- http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765552031/The-war-on-boys-young-men-are-facing-a-new-crisis.html?s_cid=s10

Part 2-  The war on boys: Sex, media and violence

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765552356/War-on-boys-Sex-media-and-violence.html?pg=3

An interesting article on KSL-

A warning for every parent with a teenager or young  student in college: getting a fake ID is as easy as a mouse click.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=19222692&title=fake-ids-just-a-click-away-ksl-investigation-shows&s_cid=featured-1

How do parents know if their teens difficulty in focusing could be a sign of trouble. Dr. Hyken addressed the issue of ADHD.  Russell Hyken, Ph.D.
Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC
Educational Diagnostician
Educational / Therapeutic-
Placement Specialist

http://ed-psy.com/tag/teen-adhd/

Article written by Russell HykenPh.D.
Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC
Educational Diagnostician
Educational / Therapeutic-
Placement Specialist

As teenagers enter the driving years, their behavior often changes. This is usually related to an adolescent’s desire to develop her own identity as well as her own independence. Peers start to become more important than parents, and the ability to drive creates a new found freedom and opportunity to push the boundaries of household rules. When gauging
the seriousness of your rule breaking teen’s behavior consider the following guidelines to help you determine when your child has crossed the line.  Read more:

http://ed-psy.com/tag/defiant-teens/

Dealing With Your Children’s Choice of Friends- Russell Hyken, Ph.D

At some point in every child’s development, parents are likely to disagree with their children about their choice of friends.  It’s how parents approach this common dilemma that can make all the difference.  Dr. Hyken offers tips on how best to negotiate the tricky terrain of undesirable friendships in this segment from KTVI-TV in St. Louis

http://ed-psy.com/2012/01/23/dealing-with-your-childrens-choice-of-friends/

Balancing teens’ need for personal privacy with appropriate guidance and intervention is a challenge nearly all parents face as their children mature.  In what areas can teens be allowed some privacy and where is it necessary to step in?  Dr. Hyken offers helpful tips for parents in this segment- “What Your Teen Isn’t Telling You”

Russell Hyken, Ph. D                   http://ed-psy.com/2010/12/03/what-your-teen-isnt-tellin/
Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC
Educational Diagnostician
Educational / Therapeutic-
Placement Specialist