We all know that the teen years are difficult. From growing pains to deciding their personal identity, it is easy to say that teens have a lot on their plate. However, teens with learning disorders have that times ten. Most parents notice the struggle happening, but don't know … [Read more...] about Helping Your Teenager With Learning Difficulties
Parenting Teens
How to be an NSA-style Parent: Watch your Kids’ Online Activities
While there’s been endless debate over how the NSA spies secretly on Americans, at the same time many – specifically parents – have taken to spying, NSA-style. It’s no secret that kids these days are Internet-surfing nuts: they spend the majority of their time in social … [Read more...] about How to be an NSA-style Parent: Watch your Kids’ Online Activities
Homework Approach For Parents
“My children were such fun – until homework entered the picture.” ~ Anonymous Parent Homework is necessary to reinforce what kids learn during the day, according to educators, but it can drive a wedge between parents and children at times. What can be done to change … [Read more...] about Homework Approach For Parents
Toss Punishment – Keep Discipline
If a parent punishes a child, what does a child learn from that? ‘Punishment’ is a very ugly word and I wish parents would take that word, write it down on a sheet of paper, then wad it up and throw it in the trash because that is where it belongs. The word itself feels heavy … [Read more...] about Toss Punishment – Keep Discipline
Fear As A Parenting Tool
In Parents Anonymous, we talk about parenting tools, fear isn't one of them. “You better get it done before I get back!” “I better not hear of you monkeying around in school!” “You better not iron clothes sitting down!” “You better bring those grades up or we’ll mix!” “If … [Read more...] about Fear As A Parenting Tool
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to