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 the teenage years would be easy, but while every teen and every family are unique, no one ever […]
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Growing Up Is A Journey For Teens And Their 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 […]
How To Deal With Peer Pressure Among Teens
Peer pressure has always been a source of teen stress. No matter the generation or political and social landscape, effects of peer pressure among teens can last a lifetime. In many ways this type of pressure starts innocently. It can take the form of a small request, like joining a group of friends at a […]
Entering High School: Advice For Freshman
My youngest sister started her freshman year of high school this week. It was certainly a shock realizing that my baby sister is now a bona fide teenager. The beginning of high school brings many changes: more schoolwork, more responsibility, and more freedom. High schoolers will encounter brand new situations, develop a clearer sense of […]
Teaching Perseverance: A Parent’s Guide to Nurturing Resilience
Parenting is a journey filled with opportunities to help our children grow into strong, capable individuals. One of the most valuable traits we can instill in them is perseverance—the ability to keep trying, even when faced with challenges or setbacks. Whether it’s tackling a tricky homework problem, mastering a new skill, or navigating life’s inevitable […]
Useful Tips for College Students- Advice For University Life
Going off to college can be an exciting and scary experience. I have learned many things that I wish I had known as a freshman in college. Here are a few tips for college students, whether you are going to the local college or moving to a different state. Everything written is my personal opinion […]
Survival Guide To Parenting Teens Over The Summer
Joani Geltman, Master of Social Work (MSW), is a prominent parenting expert who provides home-based parent coaching, speaks publicly on issues relating to child development and parenting, and designs and implements training workshops on parenting and education leadership development. Naturally, I am excited to have her share some wisdom about parenting teens over the summer […]