When your teenager doesn't want to go to school, try the following steps:Step one: Ask them why. Make sure they know that you are going to use their answer to determine whether or not you will make them go that day. Often when asked a teen will respond with a non-answer like, … [Read more...] about Need to Know: What to Do When A Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School
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5 Tips Every Parent Can Do To Make A Difference In Their Teen’s Life
You were the first person to hold him when he was born. You held her hands as she learned to walk. You were there to teach them right from wrong and kiss away the hurts. You are the first person that your child bonded with and for the first part of their life, your influence in … [Read more...] about 5 Tips Every Parent Can Do To Make A Difference In Their Teen’s Life
How to Avoid Common Teen Health Issues
Teenagers are faced with many challenges today; perhaps more so than when parents were teenagers. On the same note, parents are faced with the challenge of raising their teens in a peer pressured world. With so many health issues at hand there are definitely some valid parental … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Common Teen Health Issues
6 Ways to Get a Conversation Started
“The sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.” Carl Yung I just finished reading an enlightening article on a website for teachers called Teachervision that talks about the types of questions teachers should engage students in to help … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Get a Conversation Started
Your Teen’s Sharper Image
Teens struggle with enough, with peer pressure, and growing up, and changing bodies, but the fact is one of their big struggles is often that of maintaining a healthy body image. The following is a look at how to encourage a healthy body image for your teens.Have a healthy body … [Read more...] about Your Teen’s Sharper Image
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to