While thinking about this article, I wondered if I really knew anything about getting teens to listen. It's never easy, and even when you manage to do it you're usually not sure you've succeeded -- at least
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After Christmas, What’s Next?
by Margot F. December 16th, 2024 | Preschool, SocialHoliday Survival Guide for Parents of Infants
by Marnie Bii December 9th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalHow to Tell Someone You Want to Exchange a Gift
by Sam P. December 2nd, 2024 | Communication, Teen Perspective, TeensTweens Helping Out With Thanksgiving
by T Akery November 25th, 2024 | Tweens
Natural Consequences to Bad Behavior
by Sam P. September 2nd, 2016| Behavior, Teens
Bad behavior will typically receive a consequence from a parent, but one does not often think about the natural occurrences that come about because of a bad behavior. Bad behavior can be anything from just being rude, to being physically aggressive toward things. It could be someone mouthing off to
Treat Others How You Want to Be Treated
by Sam P. May 27th, 2016| Behavior, Teens
Respect is a very important aspect of life, especially growing up and becoming a teenager. Whether you are talking to someone your age, an elder, or someone younger than you, you should always grant that person respect, even if they have not given you a reason to deserve it. You
Teen Tats: You Don’t Have to Like Them, But . . .
by Jane Wangersky March 25th, 2016| Behavior, Teens
I wasn’t the one who wrote the permission note to the tattoo artist -- his father did that -- but I didn’t try to stop him either. So now I have a teen with tats. Nothing big or offensive, just some Chinese characters on his forearms, standing for the good
Teen’s Perspective on Biting Your Tongue
by Sam P. February 5th, 2016| Behavior, Teens
While we have passed the holiday season and stress levels should be back down, that doesn't necessarily mean we don't get stressed out by people at times. One may think it is better to air out your problems with a person and talk things out, but often times it is
Teens, Technology, and the Need for a Listener: Part II
by Jane Wangersky December 25th, 2015| Behavior, Teens
Our interview with Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, creator of the short film The Truth, continues.
What can parents do to teach their teens boundaries in social media and other online sharing?
I think the simplest thing is to not allow social media use unless you are privy to
What can parents do to teach their teens boundaries in social media and other online sharing?
I think the simplest thing is to not allow social media use unless you are privy to
