| 12-year-old son bullies his younger brother | 431602 | My 12-year-old son constantly bullies his 7-year-old brother. We've taken my older son to countless doctors, specialists and therapists, but nothing seems to work. | | 1/15/2019 4:47:22 PM | that your kids are still learning what behaviors are acceptable and what behaviors are not acceptable Deal decisively with bullying behaviors by setting limits and intervening early | 6466 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Disrespectful and Throwing Tantrums at Eight-Years-Old | 431343 | Question:Our 8-year old son is a good student and receives rave reviews at school, but at home he's extremely disrespectful and refuses ... | | 2/7/2020 4:57:47 PM | Discipline Early Childhood Harmful Behaviors Hitting Meltdown talk with him about his out-of-control behaviors and positive behaviors he should use in their place | 12867 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Sex, Drugs and Teens | 432909 | When children grow up, they don't always make healthy, wise choices. In fact, peer pressure and the desire to fit in, find friends and have meaning... | | 8/25/2018 12:53:58 AM | are not going to let them continue these behaviors and that you are willing and able to In terms of specific behaviors, call the police and report your teenager as a runaway if | 7050 | https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Cutting and Self Harm: We Can Help | 432953 | Our toll-free Boys Town National Hotline, 1-800-448-3000, serves as a crisis helpline for people all over the country. Each year,... | | 3/21/2025 8:56:47 PM | has been a steady increase in the number of communications regarding self-harm behaviors The next step is to find alternative coping skills to replace self-harming behaviors | 3717 | https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Understanding Bullying | 433020 | Living with a child who is a bully creates a tense and unsafe environment at home. Understanding what drives a bullying child will help you take ... | | 4/30/2018 5:40:34 PM | the appropriate corrective action to curb this behavior and restore peace to your home lasting change won't happen if you focus only on the behaviors and trying to change them | 1214 | https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Teenage Son Cuts Himself, Hates Dad | 431448 | Question: My 14-year-old son has many anger issues, has been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD, yells constantly, cuts himself and burns things ... | | 7/28/2022 6:18:29 PM | Unsafe behaviors such as self harm, cutting, suicidal statements or threats, aggressive behaviors towards others or property are not | 957 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Recognizing When Your Child Is Distressed | 432901 | Children are sensitive and can struggle to make sense of events that are traumatizing and deadly. There are common symptoms people experience follo... | | 12/30/2022 7:37:35 PM | thumb-sucking, acting out or other behaviors from when they were younger
Reduced If your child exhibits these or other concerning behaviors for more than two weeks, seek | 1454 | https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| How to deal With Teenage Shoplifting | 431127 | Question: When my 16-year-old was caught shoplifting, he didn't even try to conceal what he was doing. He will be punished in court with a... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:30 PM | back, but more of a gradual earning of time as he shows more appropriate behaviors that he’s being rewarded for his positive behaviors and realize it’s a privilege to use | 1831 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| Handling a Violent 4-Year-Old | 430976 | Question: My divorced friend's 4-year-old son regularly punches her in the face when he does not get what he wants. He doesn’t seem angry,... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:28 PM | How can we correct this behavior trying to change or correct a behavior, it's important to have a consequence (time-out), and then teach the new appropriate behavior | 1293 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
| How can I help my 13-year-old stepson who is struggling at home, in school and with relationships? | 431058 | My 13-year-old stepson is struggling at and home and school. What can I do to help him? | | 2/24/2021 8:26:29 PM | with Teens Depression Disrespectful Behavior Harmful Behaviors Parent-Child Relationships Understanding Behavior | 1548 | https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
