Posts Tagged ‘Parenting Teens’
Technology Addiction and Your Teen: Is There a Problem?
Technology Addiction and Your Teen. “Internet addiction disorder,” along with other sorts of technology addiction, is not currently listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as an official addiction. Researchers say further study needs to be conducted before an official definition can be agreed upon. With that said, many behaviors around technology…
Read MoreTeen Independence Vs. Family Connection: How to Have the Best of Both
Teen Independence Vs. Family Connection. Between the years of 1775 and 1783, North American colonies of Great Britain fought a war against their original homeland to gain independence from the King and Parliament. Some parents feel that a similar event is being acted out when their children strive for teen independence. It almost feels like…
Read MoreDiscipline for Teens: 5 Things That Work & 5 Things That Don’t
Discipline for Teens. It’s amazing how words change over time. Take “discipline.” The word has roots in Latin meaning teaching and learning. For example, we speak of “the discipline of Medicine.” But crack open your copy of Merriam-Webster’s dictionary and you’ll see “instruction” is the second definition of discipline, and an obsolete one at that.…
Read MoreTeen Going to College? Tips to Help Them Transition Positively
Teen Going to College? Tips to Help Them Transition Positively. It comes with the territory; teenagers long to experience independence and explore ways to do so as they grow up. The ultimate expression of this longing is when teenagers leave their parent’s home and move out for the first time. This can be an exciting,…
Read MoreAnxiety in Teens: Signs and Symptoms to Look For
Anxiety in teens. It’s easy to look back on your teenage years with nostalgia. You were just beginning to grasp who you could become, you had relatively few responsibilities, and most of your experiences then were new and exciting. The music was better; your eyes were brighter. It’s fun to look through old photo albums,…
Read More5 Ways to Create Honesty and Trust with Your Teen
5 Ways to create honesty and trust with your teen. As your children grow and develop into teens, they don’t always want comfort in the ways you’ve traditionally provided it. When you try to discern what they’re thinking, feeling, and doing, you wind up with more questions than answers. Because teenagers have entered a stage…
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