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 ...

Adolescence is a time when children test their footing to convince themselves they can stand on their own. As teens move toward independence, they can often be particularly challenging to parents as ...

Any parent of a teen knows that the adolescent years can be turbulent to say the least. They are filled with mood swings, hormonal changes and oftentimes a lot of risk-taking behavior… especially for ...

As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

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 ...