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She rolled her eyes at the matching mother-daughter dresses.

He slammed the door on your last twelve attempts to talk about his day at school.

But you knew your little angel was really about to make your life hell the day you were “unfriended” on facebook.

Now, trying to find middle ground amid the angry icon-adorned “you don’t understand” texts and sullen silences feels more like purgatory. You need intervention – divine or otherwise – to get everyone through these teen angst years without hitting the bottle (and we’re not talking about the kids).

Spend an evening with the ultimate family wingman – psychologist John Rosemond.

The nationally syndicated columnist, father of two, and grandfather of seven is known for his no-nonsense approach to the challenges of raising children. Next week, he’s offering his expertise to Hawaii parents.

Do nights out go all night long? Are fights over dollars leaving you incents-ed? Rosemond cuts through the confusion and brings clarity to what he calls the six C’s: Curfew, car, cash, conflict, consequences, and colleagues (or co-horts). On every issue, Rosemond teaches you how to strike a balance between being too strict or too lax.

It’s just the tools you need to conquer those lean, teen, fighting machines.

And turn your home back into the garden of even.

“Teen-Proofing: Understanding & Managing Your Teenager” with John Rosemond is next Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. at La Pietra – Hawaii School for Girls, 2933 Poni Moi Rd.

Admission is free but seats are limited. Register on La Pietra’s website or call 808.922.2744 ext.228.