Most teens are itching to break free from parental control. They’re desperate to flex their independence and prove that they’re capable yet they’re still too young to really know what they’re doing. Being a good parent means guiding them to a safe harbor. You have to help them understand the world. Here are seven conversations you need to have with your teenager. Photo by Stanley Morales from Pexels 1. College College is an admirable goal, but it’s not right for … [Read more...] about 7 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Teen
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Top Gifts for The High School Freshman
Summer is coming to a close and back-to-school is looming on the horizon. Students here do not go back to school until the day after Labor Day in September traditionally, but I know that some schools will be starting as early as next week for others. If you have a brand new high schooler in your home, it is an especially big year and reason to celebrate. Your child will be taking their first steps towards adulthood and independence, and it is our job as parents to prepare them as much as … [Read more...] about Top Gifts for The High School Freshman
How to Build Trust With Your Teen
For most parents, the thought of their children becoming teenagers is something that seems terrifying - not only does it symbolize for them that their child is growing up, will soon want to be doing their own thing, won’t want to have their parents around, but it feels like during this time in their life they’re going to be off doing all kinds of things that they’re not supposed to be doing like experimenting with alcohol or even drugs. However, it’s important to remember that most teenagers … [Read more...] about How to Build Trust With Your Teen
How to Show Kindness and Compassion for Moody Teens
Your teenager stomps through the house after school and locks their bedroom room for the evening once again. You wish you knew what was running through their mind as they waltzed around the house in their usual moody fashion. When your kids were growing up you always wanted them to be happy and you prioritised staying healthy. Recently, you think the mental health of your teenager has taking a turn for the worse, as they don’t seem to be engaging in conversation with you anymore. Instead of … [Read more...] about How to Show Kindness and Compassion for Moody Teens
Keeping Your Teen On Track: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Wouldn’t it be an ideal world if parenting just went smoothly 24/7? In reality, we all know that’s not the case. Because life is never as perfect as you think you want it to be. And really, would you want to be? Okay, so your kids aren’t perfect, but they’re yours, and you wouldn’t want them any other way. But at the same time, you also want to make sure that they don’t go too far the other way, especially during their teenage years. And it happens. Some kids just end up going down a dangerous … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Teen On Track: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly