Our phones, tablets, computers and TVs have become our constant companions and we can seldom do without them. Thanks to these devices, we can stay in touch with our loved ones, know what is going on around us and even take our work with us wherever we go. However, you might be surprised to learn […]
How Siblings Can Aid In Helping Your Trouble Teen Feel Understood
There is no right answer when your teenager is in trouble. But there are ways to guide your teen, yourself, and your family on a path toward healing. There are avenues and resources to advise you on the right course of action. Wherever and whatever the situation may be, there is a therapy option out […]
When A Strict Parent’s Mindset Hinders The Family’s Growth Potential
When it comes to raising children, the common perception is that a strict parenting style leads to well-behaved children. From an external point of view, children of authoritarian parents certainly seem to be more polite, obedient, compliant and easy to manage. However, research has shown that overly-controlling parents can cause their children severe long-term psychological […]
The Stage at which Therapy, not Addiction Treatment, Is Needed for Your Teen
If you are concerned that your teenager has an alcohol, drug or other form of addiction, you will want to take action as soon as possible instead of waiting until the problem worsens taking steps to intervene. A teenager’s body and brain continues to develop at this stage of their life. They lack the ability […]
Helping Teens Move Past A Fist Fight In School
The school environment can be a tough place to survive in. All the popularity contests, jealousy’s, rumors, and cliques can lead to a lot of frustration in the daily life of a teen. With all these things going on in their lives, it isn’t surprising to hear of an occasional fight here and there; but […]
Working With Your Teen To Find Their Passion And Avoid Pushing Your Own Agenda
If you were a star athlete in high school, then maybe you dream of cheering your child on from the stands as they follow in your foot steps. If you were a performer then you hope to watch your own child act or sing on stage. While it is common for teenagers to pursue the […]
How Something As Small As Turning Off Notifications Makes Social Media Less Time Consuming
Interacting with teenagers can be intimidating, and having them constantly glued into their phones can make it even trickier. Can’t we all find ourselves a little too plugged in from time to time? Media and technology addiction is real, and can interfere with our ability to communicate with others if we let it. Once we’ve […]
Reviewing Various Programs and Options for Defiant and Troubled Teens
Teens might act out and rebel against what they perceive to be too much authority from their parents. A child transitioning through the teen years is trying to discover who they are, and some feel like they need to do so without any help from their parents or any kind of structured activity, such as […]
Helping Your Teen Understand The Significance Of Extracurricular Activities
Some of your fondest memories of school are probably tied up in your extracurricular activities. Of course, you want your kid to experience that also. The benefits of extracurricular activities are many. They’re celebrated by many a parent for keeping kids busy and out of trouble. They’re also a means of personal development and help […]
The Best Parenting Forums To Gather Parenting Resources
Being a parent can be stressful and confusing! Kids go through phases and can be unpredictable. They are also independent being with thoughts, feelings and ideas of their own that we can’t always understand or don’t know how to deal with. Before the internet, parents relied on advice from their own family or the town […]
