Denise's Parenting Teens Blog May 2006 Archive

Here is my favorite tip for graduation parties: 'Play pin the mustache on the teacher. Blow up a picture from the year book of one of the teachers, your teen ... Read More

Many of our neighborhood's youth groups will be participating in this year's parade. One guarantee is that each group will have a flag. As an advisor to a youth group, ... Read More

There are many reasons that each young adult should consider military service. While it is not for everyone, it is a viable and often successful option for many. Here are ... Read More

Exercise helps the health of everyone in a family by improving self-esteem, reducing stress, increasing physical capabilities and much more. Yet the Surgeon General found that 'only 19% of ... Read More

High school graduation ceremonies are just around the corner, is your teen ready? Are you ready? I'm not! We needed to change the date of our graduation party at the ... Read More

Have you ever told your teenager how to say 'no' to sexual advances? Not just that he/she should be saying 'no', but how to say 'no' with a firm voice, ... Read More

Final exams are coming and research papers are due. Is it all stressing your teen out? Here is a quiz that will help you figure out if your teen is ... Read More

Our youth groups, girl scouts and school clubs are wrapping up their year with some really fun events. We've got some horseback riding to do, a picnic or two and ... Read More

I have a few teens that enjoy blogging. I think it's a terrific outlet, but... there's always a 'but'... if your teen blogs, you need to check up on them ... Read More

Does your broke teen need to print out a Mother's Day card? Or do you need one for your mom? If you've gotten the gift but forgot the card - ... Read More

While some parents feel it is hard to break the ice when bringing up discussions about the birds and the bees, many parents get lost in the subject matter during ... Read More

Studies at Stanford University found that 70% of women feel depressed after reading a fashion magazine. So, why are we offering them to our daughters? And why are we reading ... Read More

Our family is planning a move this summer, therefore I had to talk my daughter out of getting a job. While she was a bit disappointed, she did agree that ... Read More

I'm always second guessing what to get for a graduating teenager. Part of my problem is not knowing what other people will be getting. But since I'm normally a practical ... Read More

Ever wish you had a parenting manual? You know the one that has all of the answers, so you'll never make any mistakes. You've heard of it, right? Well, this ... Read More

Does your family enjoy celebrating unique holidays? If so, get your May Day baskets out! You can celebrate May Day by putting baskets on your neighbor’s doorsteps or dancing around ... Read More