Looking for a Professional to Cover the Topic of At-Risk Teens
Friday February 27, 2009
About.com is looking for a professional writer to cover the topic of at-risk teens for the current Parenting Teens site. The writer will be someone with both practical experience raising ... Read More
17-Year-Old Won't Wake Up, Any Advice?
Friday February 27, 2009
From a parent on the forum: My 17 year old girl has always had a problem getting herself up in the morning. It seems no matter what time she ... Read More
Save a Dollar or Two, But Keep the Fun at Your Teen’s Birthday Party
Wednesday February 25, 2009
With today’s economy, expensive celebrations have to be pared down. They even did this at the Oscars. Here are five tips that will help you take down the cost of ... Read More
From Obama’s Lips to Our Ears: "Dropping out of high school is no longer an option."
Wednesday February 25, 2009
President Obama stated this last night in his address to congress. In that simple statement, he put parents of teens on notice. Education is one of the most important things ... Read More
College Life 102: No-Bull Guide to a Great Freshman Year
Tuesday February 24, 2009
I found this book to be an excellent quick read chuck full of tips for the going-to-college teen. It would also make a wonderful resource book for a college freshman. ... Read More
Successful Weight Loss in Teens
Monday February 23, 2009
Participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity and limiting time in front of the television are some of the keys to successful weight loss in teens, reported HULIQ.com. So basically ... Read More
Vacationing with Girlfriend's Family Has Dad Concerned, Should He Allow It?
Friday February 20, 2009
A concerned Dad asks: "I'd like to see where others parent stand on this. My 18 year old senior son wants to go on a cruise to Mexico with his ... Read More
How To Pick a Date for a Graduation Party
Tuesday February 17, 2009
Calling all parents of seniors - it's time to get started! Picking the date for your teen’s graduation party can be very difficult, depending on who you would like to ... Read More
Staying Home Alone While Parents Are Away
Monday February 16, 2009
I often hear two sides to this issue. Some parents have no problem trusting their teens to stay home when they are away for the weekend, some would never dream ... Read More
What Anxiety Can Do to a Teen - Can You Help?
Friday February 13, 2009
One Mom shares her story: "My 15 year old daughter is will not go to school. The problem started last year about 2 months in to the school year. It ... Read More
New "Facebook for Parents" Course Taught at Stanford University
Wednesday February 11, 2009
Here is an interesting article, Stanford University is out to teach parents of teens and college students how to use Facebook. Not a bad idea at all, in my humble ... Read More
How To Be a Chaperone at the Prom
Tuesday February 10, 2009
Prom committees are looking for adult volunteers for help with this year's prom. You may want to offer to help with set up/take down, securing rentals or chaperoning. Give your ... Read More
Parents Discovered the Trick to Communicating
Monday February 9, 2009
According to this article, one mom has ‘discovered the trick to communicating with teenagers: Be patient, respectful and considerate’. I’d say that was the first piece of good advice in ... Read More
Dangers of YouTube
Friday February 6, 2009
A mom on our forum shares: This is a warning note to parents whose kids like to post stuff on the internet. Kids are very vulnerable and something that ... Read More
Parent to Teen: “Where are your socks?”
Thursday February 5, 2009
Teen girls are notorious for not wearing socks with shoes – especially higher heeled shoes. They don’t want to wear a bulky sock because they are uncomfortable and stockings are ... Read More
Daughter to Denise, "You're sucking the fun out of life."
Wednesday February 4, 2009
Well, did you hear that?!? My just-turned-teen daughter has absolutely no problem with open communication. I guess my job here is done? LOL. Seriously, she wasn’t mad, this was said ... Read More
Blog Reading on About.com
Tuesday February 3, 2009
Going through and reading some of my favorite family blogs this morning and I wanted to share some thoughts on these posts. Feel free to click through and comment on ... Read More
Link Between TV Watching and Junk Food Eating
Monday February 2, 2009
The Washington Post has reported on a new study that states: Teens who watch TV more than five hours a day are prone to become fast-food junkies as adults.
It makes ... Read More