In East Texas, we’re no strangers to bad weather. Dark clouds move in and stifle the once wide-open skies. In a matter of minutes, a sunny summer afternoon can turn to downpour.

It doesn’t matter if you live in Texas, New York or California, if you have teens at home, you know the wild weather comes without warning! What seems to be sunny days of childhood, turns into dark brooding clouds of adolescence. So, how do we weather the storm? How do we prepare?

Well, it starts by understanding the changing world of your teen. Look behind the behavior to see the cause. Learn to see how your teen sees the world. You cannot help when you cannot see.

So, what’s the weather forecast at your house? Are you ready for the storm?

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