More Teens Are Saying, 'Have a Cigar'
Monday February 26, 2007
As reported in an article in the Washington Post.com, teens are lighting up cigars more than they used to. They cited a recent report published in the American Journal of ... Read More
Road Trip – Just Teens?
Friday February 23, 2007
One mom asks: “Please give me advice on handling this: My daughter plans to drive to Miami with other teens on her 18th birthday. I am opposed and ... Read More
How To Talk to Your Teen About Homosexuality
Wednesday February 21, 2007
Part of teaching teens about their bodies and their sexuality is teaching them about alternative sexual orientations. You can do this by talking to your teen. While this is a ... Read More
Parenting Quiz: Is Your Teenager Using Drugs?
Sunday February 18, 2007
This teen drug use screening quiz was developed using the warning signs of teenage drug use. It is not meant to be the only parenting tool you use when dealing ... Read More
Temper problems?
Friday February 16, 2007
One mom asks: "My daughter (16) gets angry very easily and it seems that she will pick fights just because she likes to argue. She will never admit that she's ... Read More
Valentine's Day Trivia Quiz
Wednesday February 14, 2007
How much do you know about the legends and fun facts of Valentine's Day? Take our simple true and false quiz to find out. There are ten short questions, how ... Read More
Communication: Identify Your Door Slammers
Sunday February 11, 2007
Simple statements like 'Don't talk to me in that tone' are door slammers when communicating with your teenager. The problem lies in the automatic way we say these type of ... Read More
Should I Demand Myspace Password?
Friday February 9, 2007
Confused mom asks: “I have a 14 year old daughter who has had Myspace for about a year and one night my husband demanded that she give us the ... Read More
Practice Your Active Listening Skills
Thursday February 8, 2007
No one is good at any skill until they practice. The active listening skill that you read about in parent magazines and books is no different. You need to practice. ... Read More
Making Family Valentines
Wednesday February 7, 2007
Grandparents, aunts and uncles really appreciate homemade Valentine’s Day cards, or at least one that comes with a letter from your children. While you may have to lasso your teen ... Read More
"No whining or pleading. Just action. It works."
Monday February 5, 2007
I have to say I really enjoyed reading the advice given by Dr. Carl Paul Alasko in an article in the Monterey County Herald. A parent wrote in asking why ... Read More
No Responsibility with Money
Friday February 2, 2007
Deb.a3 asks: “My son has finally came out of his room, got a job, seems to be not as depressed, but spends his money on the weirdest things! Is ... Read More