<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Todd Labbe Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[AlbertaTeenCounselling]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:31:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.albertateencounselling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nagging Your Teen Backfires: A Better Way to Build Motivation]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are parenting a teenager, this probably sounds familiar. You remind your teen to do something: “Don’t forget your homework.” An hour later, you check again: “Have you started your homework yet?” Later that night, you walk past their room and ask: “Are you done yet?” At first, your teen ignores you. Then comes the sigh. Then the shutdown. Maybe they snap back, roll their eyes, or disappear into their phone. Most parents see this and think, Why won’t they just listen? But the problem may...]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/why-nagging-your-teen-backfires-a-better-way-to-build-motivation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20f95808c355371fa04e95</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:09:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_a90b443ef1394821af60b5c693243bff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Todd Labbe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Does My Teen Act Like They Hate Me? What Alberta Parents Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can be painful when your teenager suddenly becomes distant, irritated, sarcastic, or cold. Maybe they used to tell you everything. Now they barely answer. Maybe they stay in their room, roll their eyes, ignore simple questions, or snap over things that seem small. A parent asks, “How was school?” and somehow it turns into silence, attitude, or a slammed door. For many parents, this can feel personal. You may start wondering: Does my teen hate me? Did I do something wrong? Why are they so...]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/why-does-my-teen-act-like-they-hate-me-alberta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14c46ab6bdb307fe717afb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:56:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_6035f55a80dd47bb885b3175e4f32c3d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>partyrentalsedmonton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Your Teen Says “No”: How Alberta Parents Can Respond Without Turning It Into a Fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post explains why teens often say “no” not just out of defiance, but because they are pushing for more independence and control. It shows parents how to respond with calm authority instead of yelling, nagging, or turning the moment into a power struggle by pausing, respecting the teen’s autonomy, and still holding clear boundaries. The post also highlights how this approach can strengthen the parent-teen relationship and when teen counselling may help families across Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/when-your-teen-says-no-how-alberta-parents-can-respond-without-turning-it-into-a-fight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a112918c657509aaac5c260</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:20:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_914f72d9371f4860a5c30300eefb2eb2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_929,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Todd Labbe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health and Behavioral Strategies: Supporting Teen Boys in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating life with a defiant or disrespectful teenager can feel like a constant battle of wills. Whether your son is walking away while you’re mid-sentence or you’re getting feedback from a school in Red Deer or Calgary about his "attitude," the tension at home can become exhausting. In the corridor between Okotoks and High River, and across the Foothills, we value strength and resilience. But when a teen boy starts acting out, "powering through" or doubling down on discipline doesn't...]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/mental-health-and-behavioral-strategies-supporting-teen-boys-in-alberta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1b76d6d0f12022d4556eb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:17:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_20c39b4b23fd42a99400149a39b97ce2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Todd Labbe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parenting Teens in Central Alberta: 10 Research-Backed Strategies for Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raising a teenager in fast-growing communities like Blackfalds, Red Deer, or Lacombe comes with a unique set of pressures. Between the long commutes, the demands of the industrial sector, and the shifting social landscape of Central Alberta, many parents find themselves searching for a psychologist or a specialized counsellor to help navigate the teen years. Research shows that the "grit" we value in Alberta is important, but raising a successful teen requires a specific set of tools. Based...]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/parenting-teens-in-central-alberta-10-research-backed-strategies-for-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1b76d6d0f12022d4556dc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:19:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_9cd738473e874fa6bb06fd27e974ce21~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Todd Labbe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective Feedback for Teens: A Guide for Parents in Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever tried giving your teen helpful feedback, only to be met with eye rolls, defensiveness, or a total shutdown? You calmly mention that they forgot their homework, and they snap at you: Why are you always on my case? Or you bring up the fact that they haven’t replied to their teacher’s email, and they storm off and slam the door. It is frustrating because you are not trying to attack them. You are trying to help them improve. The truth is, how you deliver feedback can either build...]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/from-eye-rolls-to-action-a-parent-s-guide-to-reaching-teens-in-stettler-morinville-tofield-rural</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1b76d6d0f12022d4556e2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:42:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_3402e1aeda744efbb15c5ff8b52f2533~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Todd Labbe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Shrug: A Parent’s Guide to Reaching the Disconnected Teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is 11:00 PM. You are sitting in your living room in the quiet of an Alberta night, watching the headlights of passing cars, waiting for your teenager to pull into the driveway. You set a firm arrival time of 10:30 PM, but your messages have been ignored and your calls went straight to voicemail. When they finally walk through the door and you hand down a weekend grounding, they do not argue or apologize. They simply look at you, shrug their shoulders, and say the word that every parent...]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/beyond-the-shrug-a-parent-s-guide-to-reaching-the-disconnected-teen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1b76d6d0f12022d4556df</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:50:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_1659c97bcfc0448693d3d665f0570556~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Todd Labbe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Screens:  Unlock Your Son’s Potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following article represents a synthesis of current clinical data, real-world observations from my practice, and an analysis of future trends in technology and labor. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute personalized clinical advice or a formal therapeutic recommendation. Because every child and family dynamic is unique—especially for those navigating neurodiversity or mental health challenges—I encourage you to discuss these concepts...]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/beyond-the-screen-the-c-o-r-e-method-for-unlocking-your-son-s-potential</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1b76d6d0f12022d4556e5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:44:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_93378ccd7acc4d26bb1e54a06d875d8a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Todd Labbe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Great Rewiring: Why the 2-Hour Screen Time Rule is Failing Our Sons]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a unconventional look at how parents could manage screen time with their boys, the pros and cons of current advice and an attempt to synthesize clinical data, clinical observations and hypothetical future trends in labor and technology.]]></description><link>https://www.albertateencounselling.com/post/the-great-rewiring-why-the-2-hour-screen-time-rule-is-failing-our-sons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1b76d6d0f12022d4556ec</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/33f6cd_2428c68cb537422fb0ed65b8e99ec5fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Todd Labbe</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>