Hope For Parents With Struggling Teens

Parenting a Problem Child While Supporting Siblings

Brandon Joffe, LCSW

Brandon tackles the challenges of raising a "problem child," focusing on managing temper tantrums and establishing effective boundaries. He shares proactive strategies for navigating the emotional ups and downs of adolescence, particularly for children who struggle with self-soothing and exhibit reactive behaviors when not engaged in stimulating activities. Brandon also discusses ways to support the other children in the household, ensuring everyone feels valued and preventing resentment from taking root. This episode offers practical advice for maintaining a consistent and calm parenting approach to foster a balanced and supportive family environment during the teenage years.

This audio is from the 'Hope for Parents with Struggling Teens' group, held every Monday night at Inspired Resolutions Counseling in Yorba Linda. All voices of group members have been removed for confidentiality purposes.