Quantcast
Your Parenting Info Sign Up
x

Enter your email to get FREE

parenting advice every week.

 
Archives for Teens

snow_plow1_drive

6 Things Teens Need to Know About Winter Driving

by Jane Wangersky January 15th, 2016| Safety, Teens
How are your teen’s winter driving skills? Teenslearntodrive.com notes that with summer break seeming like the natural time for teens to take their road tests, many of them get licenses without ever driving in winter conditions. So maybe it’s time to make sure (in a low key way)
social media (400x400)

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
teen computer (400x400)

Teens, Technology, and the Need for a Listener

by Jane Wangersky December 11th, 2015| Social, Teens
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, psychologist and author (novels The Truth, Diary Of A Gutsy Tween and Secrets: Diary Of A Gutsy Teen, also the stage play The Locket), is addressing teen issues in a new format -- film. Her short film The Truth, now
mom and daughter (400x400)

Teen’s Perspective on The Talk

by Sam P. December 4th, 2015| Communication, Teens

We've all been there.  That horribly awkward moment when your parents sit you down for "the talk".  You know it’s coming and just how horrible it could be.  It doesn't have to be that way though.  Keep in mind that your parents or

teen listening to music (400x400)

For Teens, Music and Movies Still Reign

by Jane Wangersky November 27th, 2015| Entertainment, Teens
It can be a challenge to write about teens and entertainment. It's true I have 11 years’ uninterrupted experience of mothering teens (with the baby turning 13 just before the firstborn turned 20), but it can still be hard to tell the difference between a teen who’s having a
teen friends (400x400)

Getting Involved in School

by Sam P. November 6th, 2015| Social, Teens
So fall is coming to an end and we are nearly a fourth to a third of the way through the school year. (Yay!)  This means that most people have fallen into their social categories and cliques.  We all have our friend groups that we love and cherish, but
teen girl smiling (400x400)

Teen’s Perspective on College Application Safety

by Sam P. October 30th, 2015| School, Teens
It is that time of year.  We, seniors, are applying to college, if we have not already, and it is quite nerve wracking.  College applications (both undergrad and graduate) are a stressful thing, so it is always good to be prepared for what lies ahead.  From how many schools
hair and eye

: Common Contact Lens Complications (& How to Avoid Them)

by Editorial Team October 22nd, 2015| Teens
Wearing contact lenses isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. When you buy contacts from online retailers like Lens.com, there are precautions you will need to take in order to keep your eyes healthy. Following a daily cleaning regimen and using the contact solution recommended by your eye
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Teen’s Perspective on Halloween

by Sam P. October 16th, 2015| Teen Perspective, Teens

I love Halloween.  I always have.  As a little kid, it was the excitement of trick or treating and now it still is.  (Don't worry, I stopped my sophomore year.)  There are often football games or dances or parties to attend and it is always so much

sop_cover

Science of Parenthood: An Unscientific Review

by Jane Wangersky September 25th, 2015| Product reviews, Teens
This is a book for times when you’re feeling a little (or more than a little) cynical about parenthood, and you’re looking to get a couple laughs out of it, because deriving any other benefits seems out of reach. You could say it’s a quick read -- despite its
library (400x400)

Teen’s Perspective on Libraries

by Sam P. September 18th, 2015| Teen Perspective, Teens

Libraries are great.  I practically live at my local library.  Not only do I volunteer there over the summer, when I have time, I use it quite a lot.  Of course, you can get books at your local library, but there is so

YourParentingInfo.com
PeKuPublications.com