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Disrespectful and Throwing Tantrums at Eight-Years-Old
| 176764 | 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 ... | | 5/15/2018 7:07:00 PM | talk with him about his out-of-control behaviors and positive behaviors he should use in their place | 30764 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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How Can I Protect My Child from the Negative Influences of His or Her Friends?
| 178135 | If one of your child's school friends is involved in negative or dangerous behaviors, it's best to clearly communicate your concerns to your child.... | | 12/27/2017 9:38:23 PM | you are not attacking the friend, you don't want him or her to use those same behaviors to keep your child safe and direct him or her away from dangerous and negative behaviors | 592 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Teenage Son Cuts Himself, Hates Dad
| 176990 | Question: My 14-year-old son has many anger issues, has been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD, yells constantly, cuts himself and burns things ... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:41 PM | Unsafe behaviors such as self harm, cutting, suicidal statements or threats, aggressive behaviors towards others or property are not | 1985 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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What to Do if Your Teen is Hanging Out With the "Wrong Crowd"
| 178356 | Let's face it, if your good teenager is hanging out with a bad group of kids, it's unlikely that his or her good behaviors will rub off on them. ... | | 12/4/2017 7:14:54 PM | see that although the rewards of good behavior may not be as immediately gratifying as those that come from bad behavior, they are more pleasant and easier to | 808 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Sex, Drugs and Teens
| 178253 | 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... | | 12/27/2017 9:37:55 PM | 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 | 3197 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Recognizing When Your Child Is Distressed
| 178238 | Children are sensitive and can struggle to make sense of events that are traumatizing and deadly. There are common symptoms people experience follo... | | 11/22/2017 8:21:50 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 | 2070 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Self-Harming Daughter
| 176939 | Question: My stepdaughter began cutting herself and taking large amounts of Benadryl about six to eight months ago. My wife and I were una... | | 9/15/2017 9:15:37 PM | My wife and I were unaware of Give her the opportunity to turn her behavior around, but let her know that sending her to a group home is an option if her bad behavior escalates | 1223 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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Handling a Violent 4-Year-Old
| 176803 | 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 | 1697 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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10 Signs Your Relationship Might Be Unhealthy
| 174624 | The following signs are red flags that your relationship is not healthy for you and it may be time to reevaluate the relationship all together. | | 4/30/2018 1:58:18 PM | If you answered “Yes” to some of the questions, then you may be in an unhealthy relationship Learn more about this topic in Dating Friend Harmful Behaviors Respect Teens Tweens | 3144 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
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What’s an Appropriate Consequence for My 16-Year-Old Smoking Marijuana?
| 176679 | Question:What is an appropriate consequence for catching my 16-year-old son smoking marijuana with his friend? We are an upper-middl... | | 4/18/2018 8:07:17 PM | The type of consequence you decide to use depends on the severity of the behavior effectively use consequences to change your son’s behavior, the less likely he will be to | 20380 | https://www.boystown.org/parenting/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | |
