When you are a parent of a teenager there are many issues you must deal with. There are also many issues to deal with that are more specific to teenage boys then to teenage girls. If you are a parent to a teenage boy you may be need some advice on how to deal with issues that are … [Read more...] about Dealing with Issues Specific to Teenage Boys
Parenting Teens
Parents Anonymous Groups and the White Sneakers
Parents Anonymous welcomes every parent (or someone in a parenting role) to the groups no matter who they are or where they come from. A new member once told our group about another parenting support group she had attended a short time before. She felt as though she had a … [Read more...] about Parents Anonymous Groups and the White Sneakers
Self-Esteem In Children: What Is Our Role?
Most parents would never intentionally hurt their children, but unfortunately some do. Our self-esteem and what other people think of us are sometimes at the opposite ends of the scale. If I evaluate my worth, I take into account the volunteer work I do and how others value me … [Read more...] about Self-Esteem In Children: What Is Our Role?
Positive Parenting Police
Parents changing the focus from negative to positive can make a world of difference. Let’s face it, our society functions on negativity and threats; kids don’t study -- they fail tests, adults get involved in an accident – their insurance goes up. If you think about it, even … [Read more...] about Positive Parenting Police
What I learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members (Part 2)
Having objective feedback from other caring individuals was invaluable to me— a mom with anger issues who was often unsure of herself. Gratitude spills all over when I think of everything I learned from my Parents Anonymous group members. They taught me how to communicate … [Read more...] about What I learned From Other Parents Anonymous Members (Part 2)
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to