Teenagers and Their Fathers

Teen depression is more than the typical sad feelings. It is an overwhelming feeling of sadness or hopelessness. When our teens are depressed, fathers need to get involved in helping and listening. These are some ideas for how we can help our teens when they are in the midst of depression

Teenagers are among the most sleep-deprived people in society. Guest contributor and author Patti Teel shares insights about the impact of the lack of sleep on our teens and what fathers can do to help them get more and better sleep.

The idea of having one or more children in their teenage years often strikes fear in the heart of a father. Here are the main things a dad needs to know to be a successful father of teenagers.

The national Teens Today report for 2005 indicates that teens whose parents fail to pay attention to rites of passage in their lives are more likely to be involved in dangerous behaviors like alcohol and drug abuse, premarital sex and dangerous driving. Learn more about this study and ways to connect with your teens at these important transitions in their lives.

About Fatherhood guest contributor Michael Santoro shares ten important tips for developing or strengthening a relationship with your teenager.

Does your teen or pre-teen carry a cell phone? About one-third of children this age in America do. How do you decide when to let them carry a phone? What options are best for teens? And how do you manage the use of that cell phone for your benefit and for theirs?

Many dads feel a little baffled when their good natured child turns into this creature called a teenager. What do teens wish that their fathers knew about them? How can dads best related to their teenaged son or daughter?

Many parents want their teenagers and their friends to spend time at their home rather than elsewhere. What can parents do to make their home fun for teenagers and a place where your teens and their friends want to hang out?

As they mature, teenagers become less interdependent on parents and more on their friends. Learn more about the role of friends in your teenager’s life, why friendships are important to them, and how to be supportive of them as they grow and develop into responsible adults.

What works best for you to start a dialog with your teenager?

Are you hoping your teen will find a summer job this summer to earn money for school and other needs? Check out these ideas for helping your teens find a great summer job and for helping them get the job and keep it all summer.