I have to admit, giving gifts to others puts a huge smile on my face. The challenging part is finding just the right gift for the right person. I love to give unique and amazing gifts that will hold a special place in their heart. When my kids were small, gift-giving was easy. Now that I'm a grandmother, the challenge is giving my young adult and teenage children something they are going to love because, let's face it, I'm not always "up" on what their likes and dislikes are anymore. They always know what the newest and trendiest products … [Read more...] about Top 5 Unique Gifts for Teenagers
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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 prioritized staying healthy. Recently, you think the mental health of your teenager has taken a turn for the worse, as they don’t seem to be engaging in conversation with you anymore. Instead of worrying it’s time to figure out the problem and find a … [Read more...] about How to Show Kindness and Compassion for Moody Teens
Top Gifts for 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 possible. Here are a few top items we recommend for … [Read more...] about Top Gifts for High School Freshman
The Real Reason Your Teen Is So Disruptive
Picture the following: it’s late on Sunday morning, and your teen is still in bed. You want them to get on with their day and use it wisely, but they’re intent on remaining in the sack for as long as possible, sometimes sleeping until the afternoon if necessary. For a parent, this can be a little disconcerting. Why would you teen want to sleep so much? Don’t they want to make productive use of their time? Unfortunately, this is a very “adult” way of looking at the problem. We imagine that teens have the same priorities as us and want to … [Read more...] about The Real Reason Your Teen Is So Disruptive
7 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Teen
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. 1. College College is an admirable goal, but it’s not right for every student. A solid trade school can teach your child how to be successful and might be a better … [Read more...] about 7 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Teen
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 don’t do any of this stuff, they’re perfectly … [Read more...] about How to Build Trust With Your Teen
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 path. But as a parent, you’re going to want to try … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Teen On Track: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
5 Fitness Tips for Teens
As children turn in to teenagers, it is easy for them to become more sedentary as they succumb to pressures of school, social activities, keeping up with friends on their phones, and pubescent hormones. If they did play outside before (even younger children are doing so less often), they now tend to spend more time inside, in their rooms, or with friends “chilling” and “hanging out.” This type of activity doesn’t typically involve a lot of exercise whether they are at the movies, drinking sodas and eating popcorn, or standing around at the mall … [Read more...] about 5 Fitness Tips for Teens
