Articles on Teens & What to Expect

By bizewriter

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Increasingly, Internet harassment is a serious problem for both kids and adults. Though people will say and do things online that they wouldn't do in physical life, some forms of Internet harassment are quite serious. From cyberstalking to ... more »

How to Stay Close to a Teenage Daughter

By Judy Ford

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The years between 14 and 16 are not easy for moms or daughters. Eight-year-old Carly told her mom, “I want to grow up and be just like you. At 14, she screamed, “I’m nothing like you, leave me alone.” As a daughter begins to discover her own ... more »

How to Stop Embarrassing Your Teen

By *Tidbits

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As impossible as it may sound, there is a few ways to stop embarrassing your teen. It seems that the mere action of a parent breathing seems to be a major cause of embarrassment for them but, with practice and constant reminders from your teen, ... more »

How to survive the summer: tips for the working mom

By Gardenmom

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If you’re like me, your stomach knots up as summer approaches. If you can already hear the phone calls from bored kids stuck at home on a hot day while you’re trying to get your work done, then read on for some suggested tips to help keep your ... more »

How to Talk to Teens and Tweens About Abusive Relationships

By Hapworth

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According to a recent article on CNN.com, "Sixty-nine percent of teens who had sex by age 14 reported some type of abuse in a relationship..." The article continues with more staggering statistics. As parents, we need to communicate ... more »

How to Talk With Your Teenager

By AmyinOR

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Teenagers are so moody, tired, and just seem all around uninterested in life. So, what's a parent to do?.. more »

How to Teach Your Teen to Help While Talking on The Phone

By expertelement

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Let us face it. Teens want to talk on the phone constantly keeping them from helping around dthe house. Here is what you can do to teach them how to help while they talk... more »

How to Use a Positive Spin to Get the Message Across

By Judy Ford

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When 14-year-old Max came home from school after the counselor informed his parents that he had forged a note excusing his absence, his mother casually mentioned it to him by saying, ”If you are thinking about becoming a criminal, you’d better ... more »

How to win a fight

By B Walton

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It's going to happen eventually. How to prepare yourself... more »

How to a clean a bedroom

By italeona

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There are some people who like to procrastinate when it comes down to cleaning their room... so when they have to, it seems like their rummaging through the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Those are the times you feel like when you pick up one ... more »

How to Be Sensitive to Teen Struggles

By Judy Ford

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Life is not so simple for teens these days. Their schedules are hectic and their lives demanding. School is full of pressures and social lives are full of both positive and negative influences, and they may be coping with family pressures too. ... more »

How to communicate with your teen daughter

By ngoddess71

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This is, from experience, the most simple way to communicate with your teen... more »

How to Communicate with your Teen.

By ladler

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Many parents feel that communicating with their teen is like pulling teeth. They are baffled when their cheerful, chatty child turns into a tongue-tied or argumentative teenager. So how do you keep the conversation going? Your teen has a growing ... more »

How to Emotionally Prepare Your Teen for College

By mollyhcarter

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With the hustle and bustle of shopping for a college with your teen, getting them into a college, financing college, and preparing to send them off with all the necessities, it’s sometimes easy to forget the biggest step of all. Your child needs ... more »

How to Enjoy Parenting a Teen

By Judy Ford

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The idea that teenagers are impossible to talk to, live with, and relate to has become so commonplace that we adults start to believe and act as if it's so. The myth of the difficult teenage years is perpetuated over and over until everyone ... more »

How to Get an Autograph from Miley Cyrus or Hannah Montana

By jodihill

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Every kid is aware Hannah Montana is one great teenager. Backpacks, shirts, shows and even her show on the Disney Channel. And the best thing they could ever get (if the tickets for the concerts are sold out) is a free autograph!.. more »

How to Get Kids to Help With Chores

By Judy Ford

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Do you often feel that your kids don’t do enough household chores? That’s the situation in the Smith household. Mary, the Mom wants the kids, a 13-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy to do their share of chores on the weekend. Bill, the Dad ... more »

How to Help a Teenager through a Traumatic Event

By Becca

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Learn how to help a teenager cope after a trauma has occurred... more »

How to Help Your Child Beat Peer Pressure in the New School Year

By Angie Shiflett

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As a parent, it is essential that you know how to help your child beat peer pressure in the new school year. Regardless of where you live, how old your child is, what type of school they go to, or how you raise them, peer pressure is a common ... more »

How to Help Your Kids Have a Safe College Life

By expertelement

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Sending a kid to college is a big event not only for the kid but also for the parent. Knowing that your kid will be safe in college can make the transition of the kid leaving the house easier. Here are some things you can do as a parent to help ... more »

How to Make Tween Clothes Less Revealing

By AHermitt

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Purchasing clothes for tweens is very difficult as most are no longer wearing children's sized clothes, which also means they are most likely wearing adult style clothes. These clothes are often way too revealing. Here is how you can remedy ... more »

How to Survive as a Woman in a Man's World

By Tomiko Cary

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Let’s face it, it is a man’s world. But as a woman, you must learn how to survive. You are a lot stronger than you think... more »

How to Tell if Someone is Lying

By ChristineLee

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Here are some signs to look for to know if someone may be lying to you! Of course not all of these are indicative of lying, but at least you will know what to keep an eye out for... more »

How to use your pot smoking experiences to keep your kids off pot

By martygit

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Who's kidding whom? A high percentage of Baby Boomers smoked pot in their younger days and are now faced with the task of convincing their teenagers to lay off. Your experiences can be a valuable tool... more »

How to Communicate Effectively with Your Teen

By FredMarmorstein

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Changes that occur during adolescence challenge both you and your child. A proactive approach to parenting helps create and maintain a positive, effective relationship with your teenager. Reward yourself with the tools of communication, and you ... more »

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