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 […]
teens
4 Ways To Teach Teens How To Dress Modestly
In a culture where teen girls are so often wear super short skirts and exposing midriffs, how do you raise teenage girls to understand the importance of modesty and self-respect? Teaching modesty certainly can feel like a challenge sometimes! However, there are many benefits to dressing conservatively. Here are four ways to teach teens how to […]
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 […]
How To Stop Teens From Texting While Driving
It is so important for safety that teens don’t text while driving. Of course, actions speak louder than words, so we must begin to educate young drivers through our own example. That is probably not enough alone. We also need to talk to our teens about texting and driving. Finally, we can reinforce the importance of our […]
How To Prep For SAT
High school students have a lot on their plate with grades, social challenges, and extracurricular activities. On top of that, they have to navigate career selection, testing, and college applications! One particular challenge for almost every high school student is the SAT test. Their ACT and/or SAT score plays a significant role in the college […]