I have family law clients with a variety of issues that arise in raising their children and divorce. I am asked all types of questions, not necessarily pertaining to law, but also the simple how-to-manage teen problems in a manner that will prevent litigation issues, as well as be best for the children. For any parent with a teenage child, or soon-to be-teenage child, they raise, I recommend the book: Teen Stages. It provides insight and another way to think about your developing child after the baby and young years have passed. The insight in this book makes it much easier to exercise patience and understanding with rebellious or uncooperative teens. For example, consider that your teenager, though physically and mentally more mature, has emotionally regressed back to the toddler years. This explains teenage rebellion, defiance and emotions in a way many parents can relate. If they think of their … Continue reading →