Technology–we could probably all agree that it’s both good and bad. The uses for it are myriad and range from extremely useful to extremely unproductive, and sometimes even harmful. Many of today’s teens, and even adults, fall victim to technology’s unproductive and harmful enticements every day. We’ve all heard the term “everything in moderation,” but […]

Parenting troubled teens isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes strength, confidence, and knowledge to get through it. The following are just some of the ways you can find the education needed to be the best parent to your struggling teen. Local Community Most communities have support groups and workshops for parents. These meetings […]

Divorce is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking processes a person can go through. After years of trouble in a marriage it can seem like a relief when the decision to end things has been made, but there is still the difficulties associated with splitting your lives apart and starting over separately. Coparenting is […]

This is not going to be an astonishing list. When I started writing it I wanted to be totally honest and provide the five activities that I really, truly believed would spark personal growth. Those five activities turned out to be so cliche and standard that I wondered if I should even bother to write […]

Every parent wants to see their child become a leader. Leaders are confident, self-assured, helpful, ambitious, and determined, which are all qualities that a parent wants their son to possess. Here are four ways that you can help your son become a leader. Be a Leader Yourself One of the best teaching methods is to […]

Every parent wants their child to be smarter, happier, stronger, and more successful than themselves. Raising this amazing human being can be hard, and finding opportunities to teach them all that you want them to know can also be difficult. Here are four authentic ways that you can incorporate teachable moments into your household. Ask […]

Many people would define conflict as any fight, battle, or struggle between two or more people. But conflict is actually more than a disagreement; it’s an experience or situation that leads one or more parties involved to feel threatened in some way. Perhaps they feel the threat of losing something or someone. Maybe there’s a […]

Teens may not listen to you about keeping their rooms tidy or coming home past curfew, but their ears are likely to perk up when you talk about cash. Take advantage of their interest to teach them some valuable financial management skills. After all, it is your job to ensure that your children become independent […]

There seems to be no shortage of the issues that can plague a teen boy these days from peer pressure, alcohol and substance abuse to depression and a host of other emotional and behavioral problems. Dealing with a troubled teen is quite a feat for any parent, let alone a stepparent. As the latter, you […]

What do you think your teenager really wants in a parent? Someone to be their best friend? A parent that lets them get away with anything? Lax rules and the ability to go where they like, until whatever time they like? Believe it or not, teenagers are actually more likely to want parents that do […]