Excerpt from “99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager:” Tip #79- Watch for any danger signs such as alcohol on your child’s breath, the smell of marijuana, paraphernalia, severe drop in grades, extreme friendship changes. Commentary from ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Seek support and guidance for yourself in dealing with the changes in a […]
Commentary from ACS Executive Director Dr.Philippe Rey: Teach your adolescent about the joys and troubles of life and ways to revel in the good times and cope with the bad. The myths that life is always easy or fair or that one should always be happy can lead to frustration for young people dealing with […]
Commentary by ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Intergenerational incomprehension — perhaps akin to the “”generation gap”” of earlier decades — makes figuring out what teens are talking about, listening to, wearing and why like reading a foreign language. What can parents do to bridge today”s gap? Here are some guidelines we have found helpful in […]
Excerpt from “99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager:” Tip #72: Many teens develop a keen sense of humor. Laugh with them when you can. Commentary from ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Raising an adolescent is no easy task. It is a rollercoaster ride filled with ups and downs that often leave you worried, frustrated, […]
Excerpt from “99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager:” Tip #89: Always be willing to admit your mistake and say, “I am sorry.” Commentary from ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Accept that you have feelings too. You may feel frustrated, angry, discouraged, or sad during difficult times with your adolescent. Being a good parent doesn’t […]
Excerpt from “99 Tips for Talking with Your Teenager:” Tip #27: Begin to shift your role from parenting to coaching. Ask questions like, “Have you considered…?” or , “Is there another option?” or, “If you try A versus B, what will happen?” Commentary from ACS Executive Director, Dr.Philippe Rey: Help your adolescent move toward independence. […]
