Ahh, teen drivers. Just the thought is a bit anxiety producing. It doesn't have to be though. The best approach is preparation, communication, and practice. Teens learning to drive means they are gaining their independence and that is very exciting for both the parent and the teen. However, because of the inherent risks that come with car driving, it is imperative to educate … [Read more...] about Your Teen Can Learn Valuable Driving Tips Online & Sign The Drive Safe Contract
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mSpy Geo-Fencing Solutions: A Great Way To Prevent Teen Drug Abuse
Research shows that the main reason that kids don’t use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco is because of their parents - specifically because of their positive influence on their children and because kids don't want to disappoint their parents. That’s why it is so important that parents build a strong relationship with their children and talk to their kids about drugs. Peer … [Read more...] about mSpy Geo-Fencing Solutions: A Great Way To Prevent Teen Drug Abuse
Parenting Teenagers? Here’s Help Saving Your Sanity
Teenagers are strange and fascinating creatures. One moment they’re all sweetness and light and the next they turn into hormone-fueled beasts that can test the patience of even the most stoic of parents. No one ever said it would be easy, but while every teen and every family are unique, no one ever said it would be this hard either. When parenting teenagers, help may sometimes … [Read more...] about Parenting Teenagers? Here’s Help Saving Your Sanity
From Tots To Teens, Growing Up Is A Journey For Children And Parents
Becoming a parent changes us. It changed me in so many ways. But we are not done changing after they are born. As our children grow from tots to teens, we realize that growing up is a journey for the child and the parent. Sure, we mostly think about how much the child has grown and changed but as parents we grow and change with them (though not as literally as they do!) Having … [Read more...] about From Tots To Teens, Growing Up Is A Journey For Children And Parents
Teaching Our Boys The Power of A Positive Attitude
I love to share parenting tips from fathers because I love to see them involved in parenting. Men and women often bring different perspectives and different methods to the table and I think it is refreshing to hear another point of view. Today I am pleased to have Tyler Jacobson share with us about the importance of teaching our boys the power of a positive attitude in life. He … [Read more...] about Teaching Our Boys The Power of A Positive Attitude
3 Mistakes Adults Make Parenting Teenagers
I spent a couple of hours with a group of high school students last week (during one of my career day talks) and one of the things that often comes up in those youth speeches are mistakes that we adults make with teens. So, I thought that I would share a few with you - the three blunders, according to the teens themselves, that we most often make when dealing with them. … [Read more...] about 3 Mistakes Adults Make Parenting Teenagers
How to Encourage Perseverance In Teenagers
Parenting Teenagers Ahh, the dreaded teenager years. Parenting can sure be a thankless job as your teens test their limits but it is an important job and one that they need you to do more than ever as they begin to face the challenges of becoming an adult. That is why I am so excited to share an excerpt from Rebecca Deurlein's new book called, "What a Top Teacher Wishes You … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Perseverance In Teenagers