By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Every parent of teens knows how difficult it can be to communicate with them. Oftentimes, it seems as though they live in their own bubble reserved for only their friends. It doesn’t have to be this way. There’s much parents can do to establish open communication…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Every parent of teens knows how difficult it can be to get through to them, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are many things parents can do – and a couple of things they shouldn’t do – to get their teens…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Friendships between teens can be fickle: one day they’re the best of friends; the next day one of them gives the other the cold shoulder. It’s hard when a former friend disappears from your life. How can parents help their teens through friendship breakups?…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Every parent of teens knows how difficult it is to get them to talk. If they’re not in the mood, and you ask how their day was, the likely answer is a monosyllabic “Fine.” It doesn’t have to be that way. There are many…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Let’s face it: there’s nothing simple about being the parent of teens. One moment they’re totally happy, and the next moment nothing is right, including anything you say to them! How do you help teens better manage their emotions? Here’s what the experts suggest: …
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Only about 8% of teens get the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep a night, and that’s no small matter. Research shows that consistent sleep deprivation can lead to obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, increased risk of catching the flu and the common cold, and…