Now that your kid is reaching the teen years, dating is going to come up. As the parent of a teenager, it’s normal to be worried about your kid dating. You don’t want them to get hurt, and you don’t want them to move too fast. You want to preserve their childhood as best as Read more..
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How to Raise a Teen With Manners in Today’s World
Trying to raise a teen in today’s world comes with many new challenges. Something as simple as teaching your kid to have manners has suddenly become hard! Of course, it was always challenging to teach toddlers how to behave in public and use table manners, but most kids had it down by the time they Read more..
9 Things Every Teen Boy Mom Needs to Know
The teenage years of a male child are a very delicate period, and it is lovely and frightening at the same time. Often, most parents give the teen a bit of space and less attention to let them become independent. However, with the teenage years comes risk-taking behaviors, hence the need to pay attention to Read more..
Good Teen, Bad Choices? How to Help Your Teen
Teens are not very good at making decisions. The frontal lobe of the brain does not develop until adulthood. This frontal lobe is in charge of decision-making. Teens are often impulsive and stimulated, and they can make bad decisions. While teenagers can reason and make good decisions, they do not also think before they act. Read more..
8 Tips to Connect With Your Anxious Teen
It’s becoming increasingly common for teens to show symptoms of anxiety. Though all teenagers will go through some anxious moments, many teens develop anxiety disorders that affect their day-to-day lives. According to the CDC, approximately 5.8 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 will be diagnosed with anxiety at some point during their Read more..
My Adopted Teen is Struggling With RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder)
Children who have been through the foster care system often have attachment issues. These attachment disorders are primarily due to the emotional trauma the foster care system has on the child. These children often have a Reactive Attachment Disorder and have severe trouble managing their emotions. These teenagers find it difficult to establish proper connections Read more..
Is My Teens Behavior Normal or Weird?
The teen years are a weird time in life. If you think back to your teen years, you probably get a mix of nostalgic and cringe-worthy memories. Most adults wouldn’t choose to relive their high school years given the opportunity, and there’s a good reason. The teen years are a giant mashup of emotions, stressors, Read more..
Is it Teen Depression or Anxiety?
Depression and anxiety are genuine mental health concerns for many teenagers. All teens will experience periods of depression and anxiety at some point. However, for some teens, their bouts of depression or chronic anxiety can be life-changing. Their mental illness can pose problems at home, at school, and in social settings. As the parent of Read more..
Why Is My Teen Always Screaming At Me?
When your teen starts screaming at you, genuine communication comes to a screeching halt. You’re either defensive and just trying to ride it out, or you take a more offensive approach and start screaming back. In either situation, neither of you is connecting with the other. The verbal attack overrides all sense of personal connection. Read more..
Can I Help My Troubled Teen Who is 18?
Having an older teen who still acts out is one of the hardest things to deal with as a parent. Once your teen is over 18, they are technically an adult. Even though they may still act like a child, you can’t legally treat them like a child. Your options for helping a troubled teen Read more..
