Guidance

While an important part of adolescent development is becoming more independent, teens still need guidance from adults. Guidance includes setting limits, encouraging decision making, using good communication skills, and being a positive role model. Learn more about providing appropriate guidance during the teen years.

Publications

What Do Teenagers Want From Adults?
Establishing Reasonable Structure in a Teen's Life
Benefits and Challenges Facing North Dakota Youth
Keeping Young People Out of Trouble
Stress--Taking Charge: Common Stresses for Parents of Teens
Stress--Taking Charge: Sources of Conflict
Parents of Preteens: Show You Care--Tell Your Preteens What to Expect
Parents of Preteens: Show You Care--Help Your Preteens Do What is Right
Parents of Teens: Show You Care--Help Your Teens Do What is Right
Parents of Teens: Show You Care--Show Confidence in Your Teens
Gateway: Parenting Into the Teen Years (Issue 1) - Tips on Teens
Gateway - Parenting Into the Teen Years (Issue 3) - Decision-Making Skills

Videos

The Growing Season:  A Parent's Guide to Positive Parenting of Teens

Programs

The Growing Season:  A Parent's Guide to Positive Parenting of Teens
Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10 - 14