Parenting Teens Blog: Advice & Support from a Parent Coach

Welcome to my blog, a space for parents who want to understand their teens better and respond with confidence, calm, and compassion. Here you’ll find insights and real-world strategies on everything from handling defiance and mood swings to supporting your teen’s mental health and body image.

Angry and Defiant Teens

If you’re parenting an angry or defiant teen, you know how quickly small conflicts can turn into power struggles. These articles offer support for parents of teens who are dealing with yelling, disrespect, or constant pushback. You’ll find parenting help for managing teen behavior calmly, setting clear boundaries, and rebuilding connection so your teen feels understood, even when emotions run high.

Anxious and Moody Teens

Parenting an anxious or moody teen can be confusing and draining. In this section, you’ll find guidance for parents of teens who struggle with anxiety, mood swings, or depression. Learn how to respond to big emotions, reduce tension at home, and support your teen’s mental health with empathy and confidence. These resources offer practical parenting help for creating a calmer, more connected relationship.

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Teen Eating and Body Image

Concerns about teen eating habits, dieting, or body image are common — and often stressful for parents. These articles offer expert support for parents of teens navigating disordered eating patterns, food anxiety, or low self-esteem. You’ll learn how to talk about food and bodies in ways that strengthen trust and body confidence while promoting your teen’s emotional and physical well-being.

About Parent Coaching

Parent coaching provides personalized support for parents of teens who want to handle challenges like defiance, anxiety, and eating struggles with greater confidence. Working with a parent coach can help you understand your teen’s behavior, communicate more effectively, and bring more calm to daily family life. Explore how coaching helps you shift from reacting to connecting so your teen feels supported, and you feel empowered.

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