7 tips for getting a head start on university
Going to university is often the first time kids will be living away from the family home, and living independent lives financially. This is meant to be the
Parenting Teens Archive
5 Test Taking Tips for Teens
Everyone has heard the same test taking tips for years. Get a good nights sleep. Get a decent breakfast. I want to share some test taking tips that
Parenting teens: Unraveling?
I will admit…. I was unraveling. I have an unemployed, not going to school this semester, 18 year old who is sleeping all day and staying up all
Bad Moods and When It Might Be More
Everybody on the planet gets in bad moods sometimes. When it comes to teenagers and mood swings most parents know that bad moods can be par for the
Runaways: Re-Entry Into The Home After Running Away
A child saying they are ready to come home does not necessarily mean the family is ready for a re-entry into the home. There are going to be
3 Tips For Parents – A Runaway On The Streets
You’ve had a confrontation with your kid. It’s escalated quickly and got out of control. Now you have a runaway on the streets and don’t know what to
3 Things Parents Can Do When A Runaway Threat Happens
While it’s true that when a runaway threat happens it’s after some major conflict or confrontation it is important to understand that these events are not usually spur
Girls emotions and negative self-talk
We all know men and women are different, that is why we have so many self-help books on dealing with and understanding the opposite sex. Difference isn’t something
A Parent’s Angst – Having a Teenager
A parent’s angst is having a teenager. I worry, about everything. Is she eating enough? And when she does eat is she running to the bathroom to throw
Planning for College-Start Early
Planning for college is very important with any high school student who will be a senior soon. Today my son and I visited Texas State Technical College in
4 Tips to Help Avoid A Runaway Scenario
For some parents a runaway scenario can be a worst case and a nightmare come to life. Any child can run away at any time if the circumstances
Do You Know About Teen Dating Violence?
This post is the first in a 2-part series on domestic violence and children/teens. In this post we will focus on Teen Dating Violence.
The IB Program: Better Than Regular High School?
Is the International Baccalaureate Program really 'better' than other High School curriculums? An semi objective rant.
What is life really like for your teenager?
Were your teenage years happy? Would you go back to that time in your life? As we look to our own teenagers, How is life for them? When
5 Ways to Encourage and Keep Teens Who Read
We all remember the “Reading is Fundamental” programs and commercials from when we were kids. Today I want to give 5 tips to start & keep teens who