The new term of "sexting" may have just come on the radar for many parents but understanding what sexting is and how it can affect your child or teen has become crucial. Sexting is a term that refers to the sending of sexually explicit text or pictures from cell phone to cell … [Read more...] about What Parents Can Do About Sexting
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Your Wacky Dresser: Tips for Coping with Your Child’s Unique Style
Every kid has their own sense of style and sometimes that style just doesn't jive well with what you, as their parent, would like them to wear. This can be especially difficult if your child is a wacky dresser. However, you are faced with two options: you can force your child to … [Read more...] about Your Wacky Dresser: Tips for Coping with Your Child’s Unique Style
What Parents Should Understand About Sexting
"Sexting": (which is a word combination of sex and texting) is the act of sending sexually explicit or sexually provocative photos electronically, primarily between cell phones. This is primarily done by anyone with a cell phone or computer that is equipped with the ability to … [Read more...] about What Parents Should Understand About Sexting
Talking Heads: 5 Strategies for Effective Communications with Your Kids
It can be difficult to talk to your kids. Besides the fact that the slang, and language has changed much, making it often as difficult as talking to someone who speaks a different language, they are also often resistant to talking to you, the parent. The following are five … [Read more...] about Talking Heads: 5 Strategies for Effective Communications with Your Kids
5 Strategies For Talking to Your Kids
From toddler to teen, there are always going to be times when it is difficult to talk to your children. The following are five strategies for talking to your kids:1. Ask open ended questions: If your child is being resistant to conversation, don't ask them questions that require … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies For Talking to Your Kids
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