parenting teens

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There's a popular saying that "Raising teens is like trying to nail jello to a wall" — and this is a perfect metaphor for parenting teenagers.

Let me start with a confession: I am terrified of teenagers. I’m particularly petrified of having some of my own.

Let me start with a confession: I am terrified of teenagers. I’m particularly petrified of having some of my own.

The teen years are difficult for everyone involved, and rehashing the same fights time and again is exhausting. You may be losing hope that you will have a healthy relationship with your kid before they turn 25. Don’t worry, it isn’t an impossible feat. You can learn to ease yourself through these arguments more effectively with your teen, while building a solid foundation of trust between you.