Your teen has a special friend of the opposite sex and you’re wondering if they are dating, or if it is ‘just friends’. Many parents have faced this dilemma with ... Read More

If you work during the day and your teen is at home this summer, this article is going to save you from some household chores. Once you put this parenting ... Read More

This is one of my favorite water games because the kids just love it. Preteens get into it when you add one or two quarters that need to be found ... Read More

If your teen hasn't gotten a job yet or has just decided that he/she wants a job this summer, it's going to be a race for the best ones. Many ... Read More

When your preteen first starts middle school they may be facing real peer pressure for the first time. Experimenting with smoking, drugs and skipping school does start at this age. ... Read More

Has your teen gotten your hubby the gift and forgotten the card? Or do you need to print up one quick? Here is my collection of Father's Day cards to ... Read More

Your preteen or teen will be very excited to head off to camp. It's in your best interest to help him/her pack. While he/she may be able to do this ... Read More

The author of Fatherhood is always on my mind this time of year. He has probably made me laugh more than any other entertainer. I often wish he would write ... Read More

After reading the news article, I don't think they did. Not that it is a major crime to not check up on your teen, but it can lead to many ... Read More

Planning a camping trip with the kids or the youth group? This t-shirt craft is always a major hit! Be sure you are doing this craft outside with older kids ... Read More

It's not like parents of going-to-college-teens don't have enough to worry about. Just because the cost of college can make any rational parent a bit desperate does not mean we ... Read More

It's not uncommon for teens to be left home alone during the summer. They may even be babysitting - paid or unpaid - for younger siblings or neighbors. If so, ... Read More

I find it odd how easy it is for parents to walk into 'the job' without any training. It is not only easy, it's the norm. I do think that ... Read More