Here's the thing: this behavior is developmentally normal. Adolescence is defined by the push for independence, and that push is often loud, rude, and exhausting. But beneath the attitude is usually something real — stress, insecurity, a need for autonomy, or just the ordinary chaos of a brain that's literally being rewired.
If you want to create more peace and begin to eliminate some of the screen struggles in your family you don't actually have to go this alone because March 4th is a NATIONAL DAY OF UNPLUGGING!
An election year is a wonderful time to teach children about the electoral process and issues being debated, such as immigration, terrorism, and healthcare. The election process presents parents with a plethora of unique opportunities to teach core social-emotional skills, such as empathy, emotion management, and social problem-solving while addressing topics such as accepting differences, dealing with gossip, bullying, and name-calling.
