According to some sources, the average age at which a child gets his first cell phone is now about ten. For most American children, that means he is somewhere between fourth and sixth grade.
Although as parents, you've probably considered the pros and cons of giving your child her first phone
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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
Five Fast Questions and Answers About Teenage Depression
by Editorial Team December 29th, 2016| Teens
A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed 1 in 20 people report feeling depressed. And by one estimate, depression costs the US economy $210.5 billion in direct and indirect ways on a yearly basis.
But despite these astonishing figures, getting help for teen depression
But despite these astonishing figures, getting help for teen depression
How to Fit Studying In around Family Life
by Editorial Team November 30th, 2016| Teens
One of the toughest parts of being a University of Illinois Health Informatics student isn’t the studying and expectations of student life it’s in fact learning how to balance your studies with your family life. Finding balance is a key to your success, as it will help to keep
Teaching Money Management to Teens
by Editorial Team October 14th, 2016| Teens
Because schools don't normally take the time to teach students about personal finances, teens are often left not knowing how to manage money. This means that they start to look at their parent's methods and the way they budget as a model for the future. Teaching your kids about money
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
Five Facts Your Teen May Not Know About Bike Safety
by Jane Wangersky August 26th, 2016| Safety, Teens
Parents may breathe a sigh of relief when their teens decide to bike somewhere instead of driving -- after all, it’s healthier, it doesn’t use up gasoline, and teens probably have a lot more experience with it. You’ve probably made sure they know basic bike safety and traffic rules. But
How and Why Is Your Teen Changing How They Communicate?
by Jane Wangersky August 12th, 2016| Communication, Teens
As your tween grows into a teen, you may find it harder to decode what they’re feeling at times. Other times, it will seem all too clear -- but does your teen really mean all the overblown things they may be saying?
Here are three ways kids’ communicating their feelings to
Here are three ways kids’ communicating their feelings to
Preparing for College
by Sam P. August 5th, 2016| School, Teens
Preparing to go back to school when you're going to college is far different that high school. I learned that rather quickly this summer. Of course you have to pack up and move everything, and you have to say good bye to your friends and make new ones, but there
3 Hot Spots Where Teens Should Be Careful
by Jane Wangersky July 29th, 2016| Safety, Teens
Staying safe in the heat of summer is easier for some than others, but it’s still something everyone has to think about. Though teens aren’t as vulnerable to heat-related illness as children and seniors, there are a few situations they’re likely to find themselves in that expose them to danger
Tips to Keep Your Teens Entertained in the Water
by Sam P. July 8th, 2016| Seasonal, Teens
Everyone loves a good beach trip, or lake depending on which you prefer, but as your teens grow older they become less and less interested in a family day at the beach. I, being a teen still myself, can see where they are coming from. When you are eighteen you
3 Summer School-Free Ways Teens Can Learn in Summer
by Jane Wangersky July 1st, 2016| School, Teens
The Summer Slide, which sounds like it should be something fun, is actually a worrying phenomenon -- as the U.S. Department of Education says, “Without learning opportunities, students – especially those from low-income families – fall behind in math and reading skills over the summer months.†Of course, that’s especially