The next time your teen gets snarky or acts out, make sure you "halt" and ask yourself these questions before you react...

- H - Hungry - Are they starving? Before you react, cut them some slack and FEED THEM.

- A - Anxious - Are they worried, stressed, anxious? Talk to your teen, ask questions and be supportive. They need you.

- L - Lonely - Are they feeling left out, isolated? Maybe what they need is your patience and understanding. Dig below the surface.

- T - Tired - Are they exhausted? Table any deep conversations until your teen is rested.