Posts Tagged ‘Parenting Teens’
Homework Procrastination? 7 Out of the Box Solutions for Getting It Done!
“Time to start homework.” “Ugh,” he huffs. “Do I have to?” “Come on. Stop procrastinating.” You give him a stern look, hoping a little parental intimidation will get the point across. “It won’t do itself.” He rolls his eyes. You point to the table. “Now.” “Just ten more minutes,…
Read MoreTalking with Your Teen: 7 Tips to Make It a Two-Way Communication
“I don’t know what to do anymore. My teen just doesn’t want to talk to me!” Sounds like your situation? Before you get too frustrated with the matter, stop and think for a moment. Are you actually upset that your teenager won’t talk to you, or that they won’t listen to you? Yes, there is…
Read MoreYour Teen And Drugs – The Best Strategies for a Successful Discussion
In today’s world, the pressure of raising children can be pretty severe. Unfortunately, drugs are a part of that stressful environment. Talking with your teen about drugs isn’t any easier than talking to them about sex. But as a parent, you have the responsibility to educate them. A balanced approach is your best route. Don’t…
Read MoreTeen Leaving for College? 7 Important Things You Must Discuss
Preparing to leave for college. It’s not just a busy time for teens, but also for parents. The shopping, the packing, the moving, and filling out forms… and more forms. It’s easy to get caught up in this whirlwind of preparations and let the enormity of the matter inundate you both. But being a parent…
Read MoreMotivate Your Teen: Why Your Motives May Be the Problem
“My daughter isn’t responsible enough to keep her own room clean. How will she ever manage to take care of her own apartment?” “My son has yet to show himself dependable enough to consistently keep his curfew. How will he be able to maintain a job?” Have you ever struggled with concerns like these? As…
Read MoreWhy Pushing Teens to Succeed Can Push Them Over the Edge
Success. It’s a double-edged sword. On one side, it motivates you, drives you on, infuses you with confidence. But it has a darker side, too. One that can engulf you, drag you down, push you over the edge. If you decide to pursue success of your own free will, it’s your choice to expose yourself…
Read MoreHow to Survive Your Teens Mood Swings and Maybe Even Help Them Out
Without much warning and often little provocation, the beast awakens. You brace yourself. A little fear even flashes in your eyes. With eye rolling, snarky comments, snapping, and yelling, your teenager unleashes their attitude. Like a ferocious and unpredictable monster, they tear into everything and everyone around them. At least… that’s how you may perceive…
Read MoreThe Tween Years are Coming! How to Start Now to Build Trust Later!
At their worst, a tween can be a mix between a tantrum-prone toddler and an opinionated teen. Their mood can swing from one extreme to another. At times, they may be very tight-lipped and other times they back-talk you at every opportunity. There’s no doubt, parenting a tween can be a daunting and confusing task.…
Read MoreWhat Are Filters and How Do They Contribute to Aggressive Driving?
Tires squeal. The car speeding out of the driveway almost hit you! You feel the heat rushing to your cheeks. Anger is welling up. ‘What’s wrong with that person? Who taught them how to drive? They need to pay attention!’ A few choice words about rude people spill out of your mouth. You lift your…
Read MoreHow to Understand and Coach Your Unmotivated Teen Successfully
Do you worry about your teen’s lack of motivation? Does it make you beg, bribe, coax, nag, or push them to “motivate” action? Do you get so frustrated at times that you resort to yelling, screaming, or punishing? If you imagine that this will lead your teen to become self-motivated you’re fooling yourself. Your actions…
Read MoreShame And Guilt -Whats the Difference & Why is Shame More Damaging?
Imagine: You’ve done someone wrong and it makes you feel horrible. Your feelings move you to apologize and make amends, doing all that is in your power to set matters right. It isn’t easy to do and certainly a hard lesson to learn, but you feel a lot better afterward. You’ve done someone wrong and…
Read MoreAre You Enabling Your Teens Bad Behavior? 6 Important Reasons to Stop
Step back for a moment and observe your relationship with your teenager. Are you often taking over their responsibilities – their chores? Do you consistently give in to their whining or bad attitude? Or ignore their bad behavior altogether? Are you giving them money after they already spent all their allowance? Do you lie or…
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