Researchers have long known that religious teens are less likely to engage in risky behavior. My team’s research explains why. We surveyed multiple times the religious beliefs and risk behavior of ...

We use “typical teen behavior” to refer to a broad range of things our teens do, much of it unbecoming. Whenever they appear moody, stop talking to us, or resist our reminders about everything from ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Parents often wonder how to tell the difference between typical teenage behaviors and warning signs of serious problems. It’s wise to be alert. Three-quarters of mental ...

The amount a teenager sleeps is associated with how likely they are to engage in risky and suicidal behavior, says a new study. “Fewer hours of sleep on an average school night [is] associated with ...

Teens intentionally push our buttons. But when we understand them psychologically, we can avoid conflict and help them.

I have two teenagers, and so I am very familiar with teenage defiance. Talking back, arguing, not listening to reason or rules – I’ve seen it all. The other day, one kid blew a fuse after I asked him ...

My oldest child was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 7 years old. Now he is 13 and a full blown teenager, with eye rolling and moodiness. It's hard for me to separate what is him being a regular ...

Rebellious behavior in teens is common and normal—but should you ever be worried if your teen displays defiant behavior? Sometimes, defiant behavior in teens can be a cover for more serious emotional ...