What do you do, when your 12-year-old son has an undiagnosed neurological disorder that causes him to be angry, hostile, and has everyone in the household walking on eggshells? Today, we answer a question from a dad who is feeling defeated after trying everything he can think of to resolve the issue.

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• Understanding why humans thrive in a safe environment
• The biology behind Control Battles
• How childhood trauma affects parenting and how to resolve it

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What do you do when your daughter is hostile towards you and blames you for keeping her from her father? This week, I answer a question from a mom who is undermined by her ex-husband causing a strained relationship with her nine-year-old daughter.

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• How to recognize and accept different temperaments in your children
• Ways to make your difficult child feel loved and supported
• The importance of valuing yourself as a parent

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What do you do when your teenage son, who is a talented athlete, handsome, and popular with friends, has turned hostile and taken up drugs and vaping? This week, we answer a question from a concerned father who is feeling frustrated with his son and doesn't know what steps to take next.

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• Signs of ineffective accountability in the home
• How to set an example for your kids to follow your lead
• The importance of setting the right tone with your teen

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With children, teens, and young adults out of school and home with their families, parents are facing unprecedented challenges. This week, I answer a question from a mom who is dealing with her son's angry and oppositional behavior that is affecting the entire family.

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• Effective strategies teachers use that you can implement at home
• The power of changing the tone in your household
• How to make everyone in the family feel valued

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We're facing a difficult time right now. Many parents are wondering how best to get their teenagers to understand our current climate without instilling fear and worry. Today, I answer a question from a mom whose teenage daughter is treating her school closure like a vacation and expects to be able to hang out with friends. Listen in for:

• Tips on setting limits during this time
• How we can make our teenagers feel empowered
• The opportunity we have to keep our family healthy

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What do you do when you when your teenager suddenly goes from being close with Mom and Dad to exhibiting destructive behavior and a disrespectful attitude? Today, I answer a question from a mom whose 15-year-old daughter's behavior has been spiraling and she doesn't know what to do next. Listen in for:

• The delicate journey teenagers take, especially at age 15
• The importance of self-esteem and a positive identity for adolescent success
• Understanding teenagers' needs for limits and tips for how best to set them.

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What do you do when you when your 15 year old, picks at the healthy foods you serve, and then pigs out on junk? We’ll talk about this and more on this week’s podcast: My Son Is A Junk Food Junkie.

In this episode Neil responds to a question from a single mother of four, and the oldest and youngest have a contemptuous relationship. She has tried to deal with it but her interventions have been unsuccessful and she's wondering what if anything more she should do. Neil offers some approaches to family healing but most importantly, wants to empower this Mom to have her standards and values in the family respected and adhered to. Have a question for Neil? Submit it now for discussion on a future episode of The Healthy Family Connections Podcast: http://neildbrown.com/submit

In this episode Neil responds to a Mom struggling to limit her daughters' cell phone use. She is frustrated that they always have a reason to have them since the cell phones serve so many functions. Neil explains the many documented down sides and risk factors from smart phone overuse and misuse and offers guidelines and a way to talk with teens to establish them. Have a question for Neil? Submit it now for discussion on a future episode of The Healthy Family Connections Podcast: http://neildbrown.com/submit