Teen Development

How to Become a Better Basketball Player in the Off Season

By Kerry Winans

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For players that truly love to play the game of basketball and want to continue to develop their skills, there are plenty of opportunities to become a better player during the off-season. This article focuses on programs and events that you can ... more »

How to Bond With a Teenage Daughter

By Judy Ford

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I often felt neglected because my 14-year-old Manda would rather bond with friends than with me. When nagging and pleading didn’t work, in desperation I tried a more creative approach: I thought of things we might do together that would be fun. ... more »

How to Counsel a Teen With Gender Identity Issues

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Teens undergo many identity issues as they progress from middle school to high school. A few even face a more difficult question of identity—gender identity. When society expects people to be male or female based on physical birth traits, gender ... more »

How to Deal with a Thankless Teen

By wjackson

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No doubt about it, parenting is one of the most thankless jobs on the planet. Thankless teens need to learn that being thankful is more than just saying “thanks” when they get a new present. At the heart of thankfulness is gratitude... more »

How to Deal with Teenager Problems

By xrayness

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If you are reading this article, then you probably need help talking to your teenager. Most parents have difficulty talking to their teenagers so here are some tips that may help you to open the lines of communication... more »

How to Defunk Your Stinky Teenagers

By DreamLiving

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Have your sweet-smelling babies turned into foul-smelling teenagers? Has the onset of puberty made you want to keep your children at arms length (or a greater distance)? Apply these tips to become close to your tweens and teens again... more »

How to Encourage a Teen's Independence

By eHow Parenting Editor

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You've spent years looking after your children, but you realize the time will come for your children to leave the nest. Teach them your morals and beliefs. Then foster their independence while still being there to help with decisions. Follow ... more »

How to get your kids to keep their room clean.

By BlakeXRain

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How to Grow Up

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Growing up means that you are not only getting older but you are maturing as well. When you officially grow up you should have the ability to handle life's challenges while finding fulfillment and enjoyment. Follow these steps to help in your ... more »

How to Instill Self Esteem in a Teenage Girl

By ValM

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Low self esteem is arguably the number one "killer" among women today. Now more than ever young girls need to be equipped with the necessary tools to help carry them into adulthood and through life. By following these simple steps, any ... more »

How to Join TASC's City Scholars in New York City

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you're a student living in one of New York City's five burroughs, you're eligible to apply for a job-training program which allows you to work with young children. The program is known as The After-School Corporation (TASC). Here's what ... more »

How to Keep a Teen Calm

By wjackson

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The teen years can be tumultuous, with fluctuating emotions and ever changing moods. If you live with teens there are things you can do to calm them when they're under duress... more »

How to Know if a Teen Has an Eating Disorder

By mollyhcarter

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Eating disorders are a serious condition. A lot of teens fall victim to anorexia, bulimia or extreme dieting. Unfortunately, our culture revolves around image, and susceptible teens fall victim. Although I am not a doctor, here are some tips to ... more »

How to Manage Teenage Blues

By Judy Ford

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The teen years are tumultuous for both parents and teens. If you think back to your teen years you’ll probably remember feeling confused and out of sorts. Maybe you felt gloomy, depressed, disheartened and dejected. You’ll probably remember ... more »

How to Playfully Parent a Teenager

By Judy Ford

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With a teenager at home, you’ll seldom have a dull moment--there’s always something going on and there's always something to worry about. It’s natural for you to stress out about your teen, after all you want to protect them the best you can, but ... more »

How to resist a bully

By DragonBlue

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How do you resist a bully? You grab yourself an equalizer so that you're the same size, and you don't back down... more »

How to Show a Teen How Much You Care

By Judy Ford

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In my years of counseling and coaching parents, I’ve talked with thousands of parents who love their teenagers, but aren’t sure how to show it. Parents want to have a positive relationship, but they’re uncertain of their role, and they wonder if ... 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 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.

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 Encourage a Good Body Image in Teen Girls

By mollyhcarter

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I cringe when I hear 10-year-old girls complaining of fat thighs and teen girls dieting. Our world revolves around the idea that thin is beautiful; however, thin does not necessarily mean healthy. Most girls walking around in a size 0 pants don’t ... 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 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 Improve Your Relationship with a Teen

By Judy Ford

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The idea that teenagers are impossible to live with, talk to 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 »

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