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Denise's Parenting Teens Blog February 2005 Archive

By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide to Parenting Teens

Eating Disorders: Tips for Parents

Monday February 28, 2005
Whether their child is 10 or 20, parents of a patient with bulimia or anorexia may find it difficult to deal with such a constant, long-term problem. From the American ... Read More

Beaded Bookmark Craft

Friday February 25, 2005
This beaded bookmark craft is very easy and fun to make and is a great weekend project. Teenagers can make them for friends or as a fundraiser for youth groups. ... Read More

Choosing Eyeglass Frames

Wednesday February 23, 2005
About.com's Guide to vision will help you or your teenager pick out just the right frames for your face. Check out her step-by-step guides.

Making Birthday Cards

Wednesday February 23, 2005
Making cards is a fun craft to do with the whole family and homemade birthday cards are extra special to receive. Check out our step-by-step instructions on these cards, and ... Read More

Warning Signs of Teenage Drug Abuse

Tuesday February 22, 2005
Please note that even though some of these warning signs of drug abuse may be present in your teen, it does not mean that they are definitely abusing drugs. There ... Read More

Five Steps to Take if Your Child is Being Bullied

Monday February 21, 2005
Too often parents feel children and teens need to ‘work things out’ on their own. While your child does need to develop his social skills by doing things independently, being ... Read More

Five Reasons to Teach Budgeting in the Teen Years

Friday February 18, 2005
While budgeting can be taught in bits and pieces when children are young, the ins and outs of a true monthly budget is best learned when children are in their ... Read More

Drug Testing

Monday February 14, 2005
Information on the different types of drug testing, when employers use drug testing and if you should use drug testing on your teenager. Please also see our Index of Drugs ... Read More

How much rent should teens pay?

Thursday February 10, 2005
When a older teenager opts out of higher education, how much should you charge him for rent?

Door Openers Versus Door Slammers

Tuesday February 8, 2005
One important listening skill to use when communicating with your teenager is using 'Door Openers', as opposed to 'Door Slammers'.

Tips On When Your Preteen Wants to Date

Wednesday February 2, 2005
A Do's and Don'ts list of what to allow when your preteenager wants to "go out with" someone.
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