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AdviceMama, Susan Stiffelman, is a licensed and practicing psychotherapist and marriage and family therapist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in developmental psychology and a Master of Arts in clinical psychology. Her book, Parenting Without Power Struggles , is available on Amazon . Sign up to get Susan's free parenting newsletter.
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Answered: My 17-Year-Old Is Drifting Away! What Should I Do?

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