Wouldn’t it be nice if all the problems you have with your kids would disappear at the snap of a finger?

Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens.

I hate to be bearer of bad news … but there’s no quick fix to family problems. Instead, I’ll suggest a plan of action to making gradual—but effective—changes in your home.

First, identify the problem areas. What exactly do you wish were different?

Second, communicate the change. Make sure everyone at home knows what needs to change and how they’re going to get there.

Finally, implement the plan.

Your course of action may at first cause pain, discomfort, or uneasiness. But don’t give up! On the other side of these changes … you’ll find deeper relationships and healthier people.