The holidays can be loads of fun for some families but it can also be stressful and depressing for others. Teens are just as affected by the holiday craziness as are adults so it’s important to spend some alone time with your teen so they don’t feel lost in the hustle and bustle.

In this episode I share some great teen gift ideas and I also encourage you to talk to your teens about the dangers of drinking and driving. Many studies have shown that incidents of teen drinking rise sharply during the winter break from school so please pay attention to what your teen is doing in his free time and who she’s hanging out with. If it means being the uncool parent to confirm whether alcohol will be at a party, then be uncool. It could mean the difference between life and death.

Our good friend and author Vanessa Van Petten from On Teens Today joins us with some tips for handling a moody teen during the holidays. Sometimes you can help lift a teen’s mood simply by speaking to them as an adult, asking their thoughts on a subject, and listening to what they have to say.

Have a very Happy Holiday and a safe and Happy New Year!

 

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