Once your kids hit the teen years, you might be blown away by how rapidly things progress. One day, they’re into action figures and Legos, the next day they’re playing violent video games and trying to stay out late on…
Read More Finding out that your teenager is addicted to drugs or drinking alcohol is one of the most terrifying and surreal experiences any parent can have. You’ve done your best to raise them well, provide for their needs, and protect them…
Read More Summer youth camps can be found in most countries around the world, offering a variety of activities and educational courses to fill those gaps between school terms. For some parents and children, summer camps have become a way of life…
Read More Communicating with teens can be one of the hardest parts of parenting. Teens are going through a lot of changes, and these can cause them to behave in ways they wouldn’t otherwise. No matter how much your teen pulls away…
Read More Alcohol is one of the most prevalent and socially acceptable drugs in our society. As a result, it affects just about everyone and everything we do. Alcohol is found at sporting events, in television ads, family gatherings, and most restaurants.…
Read More Being an overweight teenager can be a horrible experience. Those that have been there will tell you that being overweight affected their self-esteem, ability to get dates, and popularity - all three of which are highly important to most teenagers.…
Read More A teen needs to be involved in the decisions that affect their life rather than be left in a vacuum or void about it. Teens develop by doing, seeing, and experiencing. They crave freedom and they want to show the…
Read More Half the fun of any trip is getting there, right? Well, maybe not if you envision mile after mile of whining, choruses of “are we there yet” or refereeing backseat battles. But it doesn’t have to be a dreaded experience.…
Read More We've all done it. Nearly every driver has, at one point, shouted at another vehicle, questioned their sanity, shaken their fist or even have gone so far to treat them to an obscene hand gesture or two. While driving can…
Read More Driving under the influence is a major criminal offense for anyone who has to endure the consequences of this action. Unfortunately, young drivers are not always aware of the severity that this illegal activity receives from law enforcement officials. Even…
Read More You can almost hear the collective GROAN from both students and parents! Common Core testing is right around the corner and EOG’s are trailing close behind. So what’s a parent to do? How can you give your kid every advantage,…
Read More Most parents don’t have a whole lot of things in common with their teen. Sometimes, you might even feel like there’s just no way to connect with your teen at all. Not only are you and your teen separated by…
Read More In the UK, you are legally an adult at the age of 18, which means you can drink, you can get married without your parents’ permission, and you can vote. But do you know what age teenagers are allowed to…
Read More Out of State Treatment is Often the Best Choice for Teenagers You have already tried every option you can think of, from switching schools to re-locating to therapy. Now, the only option left on the table is out of state…
Read More Living with a teenager usually means having to learn to live with a lot of broken promises, them getting into trouble and the tall-tales and cover-ups when they do. Most kids will let their parents down over something at some…
Read More While it is important to be friendly and sociable with your children, you also need to command their respect. Sometimes, you need to be a child’s parent and not his or her friend, and this is where leadership qualities are…
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