One of the most effective ways for teenagers to better understand themselves and the world around them is to participate in an artistic hobby. If you’re teen is in love with Snapchat, they already have such a hobby! why not…
What Parents Need to Know About Late Adolescence Thinking About the Future As the last stage in child development, teenagers need to think about their future academically, socially, and in the work place. This is a time to help them…
When children have two parents who live together or live apart due to a divorce, it’s important that they know that they are united in supporting the child’s venture into the new school year. Make sure every day each parent…
All mothers have those days or weeks when whatever they say doesn’t seem to work to ease their children’s large and small problems as they arise. They feel disillusioned and full of self-doubt as a parent. They wish they had…
Teens go through stressful times with spot quizzes, weekly tests and major exams. The major exams are the most difficult because they cover the largest amount of work that has been learned. Early in the year it is helpful to…
Most teens will either be bullied or bully others during their time in and out of school. The Internet has made bullying a lot easier, but it doesn’t mean you can’t teach them about bullying before it becomes a problem….
When kids go back to school at various ages, new demands pile on parents very quickly. New schedules, new homework, new teachers, and new schools are just the beginning. Increasing energy and stamina by parents are needed to cope with…
Going to a new school can always be stressful, but high school is the icing on the cake. New friends, new teachers, more work, and prospects of college are just a few of the stressors that kids are concerned about….
Transitioning from Elementary School to Middle School is a great challenge for many kids. The expectations of meeting new kids from other schools, having more serious school work, and meeting different teachers are part of the concerns. Then there is…
Major depression and episodes of depressed moods have been common for decades, often running in families. Although statistics generally focus on adolescents, young children can get depressed as well which may be masked in acting out aggressive behavior. While it…