Character Strengths

Character is doing the right thing, even when nobody is looking. Raise young people with those strengths of character known to lead to a successful adulthood.

Help Teens Learn to Control Emotions

Jan 03, 2020

The ability of teens to self-regulate is essential for their short and long-term wellbeing. Here’s why and ways parents can help.

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Is It Ever OK for Teens to Lie?

Jan 03, 2020

Have you caught your teen lying? This is the information you need right now.

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Chores May Not Teach Teens Self-Control

Dec 13, 2019

Do chores teach teens self-control? Find out!

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Gratitude is Contagious. Catch It.

Dec 13, 2019

Dr. Andrea Hussong offers strategies for boosting gratitude levels in teens.

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Teens And Parents: Up Your Communication Game

Nov 25, 2019

Improving the way parents and teens communicate. Can pediatricians be the answer?

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A Parent’s Secret Weapon? Their Teen’s Pediatrician

Nov 25, 2019

Pediatricians may be the hidden link to better parent-teen relationships.

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