As a parent, talking to your kids frankly about college is one of the most important things you can do. Ensuring they understand what they’re getting into can help them make better decisions in the future and live the life they want. But how do you approach this discussion? What should you even say? When talking […]
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Parenting Teen Boys- 10 Things You Should Know
Looking for advice on how to deal with a teenager boy? The teen years can be a bit challenging for any parent. There is always a push and pull as your child is starting to assert their independence, sometimes through inappropriate, dangerous ways. While teenage boys still very much need your attention, parenting advice and […]
List Of Fun Birthday Activities for Teens
Coming up with new ways to celebrate a teenager’s birthday can be challenging. They’re no longer interested in superheroes or cartoon characters, but they still want to celebrate with their friends. And, if you’re lucky, they’d like their parents and siblings to join in on the fun as well. Planning a birthday party for teens […]
How To Help Seniors With The College Application Process
The admissions process for college can be a daunting task for seniors and their parents. I am so honored to have the parenting expert and author of the recently released, A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens: Talking to Your Kids About Sexting, Drinking, Drugs, and Other Things That Freak You Out, Joani Geltman, MSW, agree […]
How To Discipline A Teenager
Raising a teenager can be a challenge. You want them to explore their independence and make decisions for themselves, but you also want to protect them and keep them from making bad decisions. Most teenagers think they know more about life than their parents. However, most parents recognize that their teenagers tend to know very […]
tapouts Reviews: Teen Life Skills Coach
As a parent, I have always considered the well-being of my children to be my first priority. The many different facets of that seem to be constantly changing as children grow and develop. Ultimately we just want to have well-adjusted kids that can be happy and resilient as they go out into the world. That […]
Teen Driver Safety To Prevent Teenage Driving Accidents
Teen drivers are much more likely to have a driving accident than experienced adult drivers. According to the NHTSA, the unfortunate fact is, “crashes are still the leading cause of teen deaths”. The good news is that proper guidance from parents can decrease the chances of teenagers being involved in an accident. Before they get […]