Preparing for the Teen Years Have you ever had the panicked thought, “What am I going to do when my kid is a teenager?” You’re not alone. I know when I hear my 7 year old daughter stomp up the stairs after her request for a later bed time has been denied, I find myself […]
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Why Your Teenage Son Needs to Be Hugged — by You
Baby and toddler boys are easy to hug and cuddle. Their chubby little bodies practically demand to be squeezed. When you do, they giggle and nuzzle closer for more. They hug you back, and you feel like a million bucks. They’re irresistible! Fast forward a decade or so, and that same lovable snuggle-bear has turned […]
Gloves Off: Teen Dating Violence
Fifteen-year-old Amber has bruises on her upper arms from where her boyfriend Scott grabs her during arguments. When her best friend Tracy voices concern, Amber tells her, “He doesn’t mean it. He loves me. He would never hurt me.” Sixteen-year-old Jarred demands that his girlfriend Megan stop talking to her friends and going to the […]
Things to Remember During the Teen Years
When the teenage years hit, it seems as if things will get easier. Potty training is a thing of the past. It is no longer necessary to provide constant entertainment. They sleep through the night. Teens can help out with a lot more around the house. They don’t need to be chauffeured around all the […]
4 Steps to Get to Know Your Teenager
Your life as a parent starts with your child tied to your hip. You carry them everywhere, feed them six times a day, and rock them to sleep, sometimes more than once, every night for the first year of their lives. They hold your hand through their first steps, come to you when they fall, […]
7 Tips for Parents of Teenagers
“If you liked being a teenager, there’s something really wrong with you.” ― Stephen King Looking around at the quotes, memes, and blogs, it appears that many parents just try to survive the teenage years. I am not an expert. However, I do have a few teenagers eating, learning, texting, eating, and working within our home. […]
How to Get to the Bottom of Your Teen’s Behavior
You’ve heard all about…teen drama, teen angst…whatever you want to call it, you’re living it now. You know decoding a teen’s behavior and getting to the root of what’s causing the drama is difficult. Is it part of a phase? Normal behavior? Something to worry about? These are questions that all need to be answered […]