Parenting Teenage Boys

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April 2024

How should I handle conflict with other adults in my teenage son's life?
Early in the school year, one of our highschoolers came home and told us his English teacher announced, in front of other students, that he was not a…
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Lee Bare, Ph.D.
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What is good about parenting teenage boys?
A brief shift from negative to positive
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Therapy and parenting teenage sons
Reflections after reading BAD THERAPY
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March 2024

Why am I so anxious raising my teenage son?
When my boys were little, I remember feeling anxious. Were they eating enough? Were they sleeping enough? Can we make it through one school year without…
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Why do our teenage sons need structure?
Truthfully, all of us benefit from some structure
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February 2024

How can I help guide my teenage son towards the next step after high school?
For some reason, we expect teenagers to be able to plan out the rest of their lives and choose the right college and major or career path right after…
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How can I get my teenage son to talk to me when I can tell something is bothering him?
One day our teenage son came home from high school and I could tell something was wrong. Although all three of our boys typically came home from school…
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Was parenting on trial in a recent case?
On Tuesday, the Huffington Post ran an article titled “Is Being a ‘Bad Mom’ a Crime?” Of course the title is a bit hyperbolic as the article references…
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How can you help your teenage son be a good leader?
Don't ignore his potential but don't force it
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Lee Bare, Ph.D.

January 2024

How do I set realistic expectations for my teenage son?
What to consider if you think you are asking too much (or not enough)
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Why therapy might not fix your relationship with your teenage son
As a psychologist, I am a huge advocate for therapy. Most adults (between 50-70%) who participate in therapy report improvement, and we seem to be…
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