I have a good sense of humor and can sometimes just roar with laughter when I see names of groups. I don’t laugh so much when I see how people treat each other on these infamous groups. I have been on enough teen groups to see my fair share.
Read MoreI would love to see a teen eye rolling and scowl competition. Mine would certainly be able to enter but the mere suggestion of the competiton would create a scowl and a rolling of the eyes fit for a win. I cope by understanding just why they are doing this.
Read MoreWhy argue? Because I will learn and so will you. Rather than pooh-poohing arguing, embrace it. Teaching your kids to argue respectfully is a skill that will help them get through life.
Read MoreHas your teen ever looked at you with hatred? Mine all have!
Read MoreWatch the video linked in this post and laugh at yourself. I know I don't have a man mirror face and it got me thinking... shouldn't I feel better about myself and set an example for my kids.
Read MoreLetting your teen go down that road towards the unkown is scary but you need to do it. They've got this and if not ... you are still there to help them out.
Read MoreMy son was quite a little rascal when he was little and I used time out rather often. Time out has taken a new meaning for me as they have become teens.
Read MoreI like baking and so it was a no-brainer to bake with my kids. I didn't realize what I was doing at the time. Looking back I know it isn't about baking it is something very different.
Read MoreEver felt useless at night with your kids stuck on their phones and computers doing their homework. You're not! They need the pitter patter of your feet and trust me they want it.
Read MoreDo you trust your teen blindly? Maybe you don't trust at all but many parents think they need to trust their child to have a good relationship. How do you answer the question of when to trust?
Read MoreThis blog post has been now turned into a book published by Amsterdam University Press.
Working with teens I get to talk about all kinds of fun stuff. Today as I was talking about sexting I thought back to my teen years. Would I have sent a sext to my teen crush to get his attention? Scary thought.
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