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Teen Support During the Co-vid Crisis Parents have always known that teens suffer while grounded at home. It’s the very reason we use grounding as a punishment method in the first place. Teen issues with behavior aside, none of us thought we’d have to watch our kids endure a long-term grounding throughout most of 2020. …
Teen Depression and Co-Vid: Stay Vigilant Everyone is bummed about the co-vid situation, but when does sadness become clinical depression? Teen depression has always been a concern for parents. Now that teens are locked down, isolated, and missing important milestones, it’s becoming a secondary crisis. An October 2020 study found that the anxiety and stress …
I read all these articles about keeping a close eye on our teens, to make sure they aren’t making any bad decisions and they are safe. I listen to parents discussing the same issues. How close is too close and what are we teaching our teens, without even knowing it? We read her journal, get …
Procrastination is a common trait among teens, and it’s your job of a parent to help correct this behavior. If it seems like your teen is constantly late for school, work or appointments, then it might be a sign that he or she is lacking personal responsibility.1. Start Using an Alarm ClockIt’s a good idea …
Have You Been Shaming Teen Sex? It’s no surprise that teen sex is an uncomfortable subject for parents. A parent’s mind is full of statistics about STDs and teen pregnancies. For some, the subject is so frightening that all they can do is attempt to shame their kids into thinking sex is a terrible thing. …
Are you in need of healing a difficult mother daughter relationships? It’s natural for moms and daughters to have a tough time getting along. Being a teen is hard, and raising a teen is even harder. An argument here and there is nothing to get upset about, but if you and your daughter are really …
Teen Issues with Social Distancing: How Can We Help Our Kids Through This? Socializing with peers is an important part of a teen’s life. As the world comes together to deal with corona virus, parents are stuck at home with frustrated kids. If you’re wondering how to help your child cope with the situation, you’re …
Don’t Be a Fixer: Letting Teens Handle Their Own ProblemsParents are fixers. They treat minor injuries, smooth quarrels between siblings, and take care of broken toys. When teen issues start to arise, you’ll likely feel the urge to fix those as well. The problem is that you can’t.Teen Self Esteem: Learning Lessons Through Tough ChoicesTeens …
Does your teen have healthy boundaries? Can she say no? Teens need to understand the value and importance of saying no. Schools focus on teaching academics, but they often neglect some of the most crucial lessons kids should learn about life. One of those lessons is how to set boundaries. The Dangers of Poor Boundaries: …
Is your home gun safe? The rise in mass shootings over the last few years has started a national dialogue about guns. People are frightened, but the possibility of being killed by a terrorist gunman is relatively low. The far greater threat is being injured or killed by a gun that belongs to you. Parent …
