Dads and Teens: Maintaining the Relationship Through the Teen Years

Where mothers start with a natural connection to their children, fathers have to take more proactive steps to connect with their sons and daughters. The process can become more difficult during the teen years as adolescents begin to push away from parents in pursuit of their own identity. Our guest share insights and guidance for managing this difficult stage. Carl E. Pickhardt Ph.D.is a psychologist in private counseling and author of,THE CONNECTED FATHER. Ugo Uche is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes with adolescents and young adults in his practice. Raised in Nigeria during his youth, Ugo brings a cross cultural perspective to his work.Deven Black is a Media specialist/librarian, and the father of an 18-year-old.