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Michael Grose

Going against popular opinion, particularly when it belongs to a young person, takes some parenting steel. It helps if you are less intent on being popular with your young person and more intent on being respected..............

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Michael Grose

Kids with a broad vocabulary are in a better position to alter their emotional state. Find out why, and also discover how you can improve their emotion and well-being vocabs.

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Michael Grose

It can be hurtful, even humiliating, at times raising adolescents. We put up with comments and attitudes that we wouldn't tolerate from adults.

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Michael Grose

Your goal is to stay in step with your child, gradually shifting your parenting style to allow your teenager greater freedom from you, recognising his growing need for independence. He also has a need to maintain a strong relationship with you but he needs more space and recognition from you of his new status.

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Michael Grose

Teen girls can become very hierarchical when they group together. The leaders who are often bright, attractive and charismatic can wield incredible power over their peers. They set the moral code for the group. Break it and you’re out.