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Helping teens find their own solutions

Helping teens find their own solutions

It's easy to jump in and fix things for your teen; however, their real growth will happen when they experience life for themselves and find their own solutions. Stepping back and letting go will help your child become the confident, independent adult you dream about.

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Sleepovers? Deciding if Your Child is Ready.

Sleepovers? Deciding if Your Child is Ready.

At some point in your child’s social life, they will want to participate in a sleepover. It is a good idea to decide what your family guidelines are going to be for sleepovers ahead of time, before the question comes up in a less than ideal circumstance.

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When You Don’t Like Your Kid’s Friends

When You Don’t Like Your Kid’s Friends

Sometimes you simply do not like your kid’s friends. They may not have the look, the attitude, or the demeanor you want your children to associate with. Maybe they are controlling. Maybe they are manipulative. Maybe they are making your child act ways that they normally do not act. So what can you do when [...]

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Warning Signs For Anorexia in Teens

Warning Signs For Anorexia in Teens

Anorexia in teens is a serious problem that can turn into severe health issues, and potential death. It is not something that should be taken lightly, or ignored. Statistics show that several teens hide eating disorders for months or years before someone takes notice. As a parent you need to understand the severe health and [...]

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Setting Boundaries for Your Text-Obsessed Teen

Setting Boundaries for Your Text-Obsessed Teen

One of the biggest problems that many adults seem to have with teens who love to text is the seemingly lack of boundaries as to what is appropriate and what is not. Teens find themselves being able to say or send messages that they would never dare to say in the real world. This creates [...]

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How to Tell If Your Teen is Depressed

How to Tell If Your Teen is Depressed

It is crucial to understand that teenage depression is quite different from adults. This is because depression does not show the same symptom in teens as it does in adults. This makes depression in teens very difficult to diagnose. However, it is imperative that parents and other adults who work with teens understand the fact [...]

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Showing Teens the Importance of Saving Money From Their Summer Jobs

Showing Teens the Importance of Saving Money From Their Summer Jobs

Many of us look back at our teen years and think of the carefree times with friends, the first car we owned and our first love. For most people it was a time in our life that we didn’t have to worry too much and most likely, we rarely, if ever thought about saving the [...]

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How to Save Money by Giving Your Child an Allowance

How to Save Money by Giving Your Child an Allowance

It sounds crazy... crazy enough to work! Learn how giving your kids an allowance can help you save money.

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The Power of “Proud”

The Power of “Proud”

Sure, you tell your kids you love them. But do you tell them that you're proud of them enough? It could make a huge difference in their lives.

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Hot Topic: How Much TV Should Kids Watch?

Hot Topic: How Much TV Should Kids Watch?

Answer our poll and add your comments -- How much TV is too much for your kids?

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