Tips to Curb Summertime Teen Laziness

Most of us enjoy a lazy day when we can sleep in, putz around and just relax a little – and our kids are no different. However, when the dog days of summer come, some teens take that one “couch out” day and stretch it over an entire summer break. Here are some [...]

How Cyberbullying Can Affect Your Teen

With the increasing popularity of social networking sites and online chat rooms, cyberbullying has also spiked. Cyberbullying is not to be taken lightly, especially in the wake of recent deaths tied to the issue. It is important to discuss the issue with your teen to increase awareness of the issue. If your teen is a [...]

Top Tips to Get Your Teenager Ready to Drive

Long before a teenager reaches legal driving age they’re dreaming of being behind the wheel. Depending upon your child, you may be dreading the prospects of having a driving teenager. Here are the top tips to get your teenager ready to drive and not lose your mind in the process.
If you’re considering teaching your teen [...]

Strategies for Raising Self Confident Teens

The teenage years can be hard on both teens and adults. Teens are struggling between childhood and adulthood and finding their true selves. Self confidence can prove to be a major issue as they navigate through this time in their lives.
Just as in other aspects of their life, teens can strengthen their self confidence skills. [...]

How to Throw a Teen Party without Alcohol

Teenagers are steps away from being adults so they often think they should do the same things adults do. Unfortunately, teens don’t always use the best judgment. They want to throw a party, just for the fun or it or to coincide with activities at school. As a parent you want your teen to enjoy [...]

When Teens Talk Back

Every parent would love to think their teens are perfect and respect them. But, truth be told, that’s probably not true. Parents especially feel their children aren’t perfect when teens talk back. If it’s happened to one parent, it’s most likely happened to many more. What is a parent to do?
Parents don’t often realize the [...]

How to Talk to Your Teen about Abusive Relationships

Every parent worries about the teenage years. One of the common worries of parents can be abusive relationships. This is a sensitive topic to approach with your teen, but well worth the effort.
Even if you don’t suspect that your teen is in such a relationship, it’s important to speak to them about the possibilities [...]

Help Your Child Deal with Peer Pressure and Teen Cliques

Peer pressure – it’s every parents nightmare. When our children are young, we have a large say in their lives. They look up to us with awe and love. When our children grow, they still love us, but rather than looking at mom or dad as their “idols” they turn to others. For many parents [...]

Talking with Teenagers – How to Have the Tough Conversations

Sometimes teenagers aren’t given enough credit. They’re smart and, with the proper knowledge, they can make informed decisions just like any adult. The trick is having the wisdom to know when your teenager is ready to learn certain lessons.
Talking To Young Adults
It’s easy to forget that you shouldn’t treat teenagers like children. When you eye [...]

How to Build Communication Bridges with Your Teen

Raising a child doesn’t come with a book of instructions. If it did, the task would be much easier. Facing the teenage years with your son or daughter is not something most parents look forward to. This article will help you take the experience one day at a time and learn how [...]