When you head off to college there are a number of items you need to take with you. Moving out of your parent's home and into your own can be a big eye opener, especially when you realize all the "stuff" it takes to make a home comfortable and usable. You have to have certain … [Read more...] about Your Off-To-College Checklist
Parenting Teens
Four Ways to Handle Rude Teens
Have you heard that teens are supposed to be rude, that it is just part of growing up? Well that is bunk! Teens are humans too, and the way they treat and interact with others should not be subject to their mood, or preference. If you have a rude teenager do not despair, there … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Handle Rude Teens
Great Tips for Stopping a Cyber Bully
Cyber bullying is a real problem and one that can shatter a child or teenager's life. It can affect their mental, emotional and physical health, not to mention their reputation, image and social life. However, there are things you can do to stop a cyber bully, and the following … [Read more...] about Great Tips for Stopping a Cyber Bully
How to Know When to Butt In or Stay Out of Your Teen’s Behavior
As a parent it is sometimes hard to distinguish between when you ought to butt in and help your child, or stay out of it, and let them handle the problems by themselves. Parents tend to hover, and are ever so tempted to step in and take over whenever their child is in trouble, … [Read more...] about How to Know When to Butt In or Stay Out of Your Teen’s Behavior
Need to Know: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Texting
Whether you want to believe it or not texting has become a huge and vital part of your teen's life. Texting connects your teen socially. It allows him or her to quickly connect to the outside world. Texting allows your teen to feel like they are "in the know". It empowers them … [Read more...] about Need to Know: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Texting
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to