Teenage Parenting

No one wants to spy on their kids. Even though children have only a limited legal right to privacy, both parents and children consider spying a fundamental violation of the trust that ideally...

The excitement of a new grand baby can be stressful and joyful at the same time when its a result of a teen pregnancy. Many struggles the teen parents will face is a very important topic that...

If you’re looking at this article chances are you are in the same boat that I am. I have a 15 year old who is getting anxious about driving and it terrifies me. Why is it that the things in life...

Trying to get an adolescent to pick up their belongings (clothing, books, backpacks, etc) can often result in major frustration and anger for both parent and adolescent. Clothing and other...

Healing and Reconnecting with a Broken teen can and never will be an easy task, but it has to be done. The number of broken teens has increased within the last few years and the numbers are...

Parents have a unique opportunity to arrange ‘field trips” for older kids. Although they may fight the idea at first, teens love to learn and experience new things. It is yet another way for...

Now your son or daughter is old enough to go out of the neighborhood and you want them to wear a helmet for safety. My pointers can help get them to wear a bike helmet.

Summer break is quickly approaching and bored teen plus idle time can spell trouble for some parents. Here are a few suggestions on how to keep your teen on the right track this summer and still...

Your teen has decided a prom alternative is better than the prom. They want to dress up, dance, do everything they would do at the prom. They just don’t want to do it at that prom. What?

Are you having a hard time communicating with your teen kids? Try having a weekly family meeting to effectively open the lines of communication again. Before we started having family meetings, my...

When your teenage children are dating, it can be frustrating but if you take these simple steps; it will put your mind at ease and help your teenage child at the same time in ways you can not imagine.

In the world we live in raising teens, with hip hop, you tube and my space, when do we have the opportunity to be that positive role model? Is it during breakfast in the morning, activities after...

Your little boy is growing up so fast right in front of your eyes. He will be a teenager so very soon. You hear stories of parents not connecting or becoming distanced from their teenage...

Getting ready and being on time can be a problem for even the most responsible adults. But teens seem to have an even harder time. Developing a consistent morning routine will guide teens for the...

Effective communication is one of the keys to having a successful life. This principle holds true for family life as well. This will offer some practical ways to increase and even improve...

Getting your middle schooler in the gym, involved with his peers and away from the screen is not as difficult as you might think. Try these tips to get you and your child active, fit and involved...

Teens who craft have a different agenda than other young crafters. Teen crafters want their finished product to look impressive and not chintzy. Teens craft for the purpose of either using their...

Most of today's clothing styles for teen girls do nothing to promote modesty. Instead, they seem to promote a look once favored only by prostitutes. It's easy to become frustrated by this...

Originally a skiing club for Vietnam vet amputees, Disabled Sports USA now helps those with many different physical handicaps participate in a wide variety of athletic pursuits. They also train...

When teens are ready to drive, it can be hard for parents to share their enthusiasm. Partly because we know the dangers that exist for drivers, but it's also another sign that our babies are...

If the only conversations you’re having with teenagers are filled with questions, reprimands, or advice, they probably won’t open up or talk to you much. Teenagers shut down and clam up when...

Unfortunately, one of the many threats facing today’s teen girls is the possibility of rape. Whether a random rape attack or a date rape, there are ways a teen can be protected from a rape attack....

Got a girl. Is she 10-13, well if so she is a tween. Not quite a teen nor kid. This article will help you understand her mind.