How to parent teens through relationship drama without going crazy

As a mom, I'm generally confident handling childhood hurdles--potty-training, picky eaters, night frights--bring 'em on. There's one issue that shakes my equanimity--teen relationship drama. Whether they're boyfriend-girlfriend connections or same-gender friendships, teenage relationships are often fraught with drama and drenched in anxiety. Frankly, I'd rather beard a lion in its den than deal with drama. Even the term sets my teeth on edge. Disagreeable as they are, relationship problems are part of life. After four kids (and a lot of trial and error), I've assembled some thoughts for parents on helping kids navigate peer relationships.  How to parent teens through relationship drama without going crazy - Yahoo! Shine

Emotional Health: Teenagers and Discipline

Disciplining Teenagers - Seven Principles of Behavioral Psychology
You've got teens. You are ready to tear your hair out. How do you discipline them? Why don't they listen? What are they thinking? What's with the attitude? Who took your sweet children and replaced them with these aliens?
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