Most parents do not realize how scary it is to meet their child's first girlfriend until they do. Parents want what is best for their child, and often if they are disappointed, or outright dislike their child's choice in significant other, it is hard to hide it. This can make for … [Read more...] about Meet the Girlfriend: Tips for Meeting Your Teen’s First Girlfriend
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Piercings and Your Child
Body piercing are all the rage. It was once only customary for earrings, and then only for girls, but now, nose, eyebrow, tongue, belly button, and several other body parts are being pierced. As a parent, it is hard to know when to put your foot down, and when to allow your child … [Read more...] about Piercings and Your Child
Jackie O or Britney: Clothing Makes the Girl
Kids like to push the limits, and one of the ways they do so is with their choice of clothes. Clothes are often used for self expression, and rebellion. So, the following is a look at when to fight over what your kids are wearing:If it draws the wrong kind of attention.If your … [Read more...] about Jackie O or Britney: Clothing Makes the Girl
Bratz or Barbie: Your Daughter’s Make Up Choices
As your daughter grows up, you will hit several different milestones, and one of those is the makeup milestone. This can be a difficult one to determine where to set. Many parents will say no single dating until age 16, no driving until the same age, no school dances until high … [Read more...] about Bratz or Barbie: Your Daughter’s Make Up Choices
Top Ten Parents’ iPad Apps
The iPad is a new product, with a great deal of applications available. The following is a list of ten applications that are perfect for parents, for a variety of reasons. 1. Things: This is an application, that much to its name, offers the ability to keep all of the "things" in … [Read more...] about Top Ten Parents’ iPad Apps
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