It's a rough world for any teenager out there today with school, extra curricular activities, not to mention trying to fit in and steer clear of all the peer pressure. There are so many different issues they're faced with today it's hard to know where to begin. Let's take a … [Read more...] about A Look at Teen Health Issues
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Talking Heads: 5 Strategies for Effective Communications with Your Kids
It can be difficult to talk to your kids. Besides the fact that the slang, and language has changed much, making it often as difficult as talking to someone who speaks a different language, they are also often resistant to talking to you, the parent. The following are five … [Read more...] about Talking Heads: 5 Strategies for Effective Communications with Your Kids
5 Strategies For Talking to Your Kids
From toddler to teen, there are always going to be times when it is difficult to talk to your children. The following are five strategies for talking to your kids:1. Ask open ended questions: If your child is being resistant to conversation, don't ask them questions that require … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies For Talking to Your Kids
Tips for Improved Parent Involvement
If you don't have kids yet you may not know the importance of parent involvement. Parents can provide other opportunities for their children to grow and learn by getting involved in their lives; socially and educationally. Parents have a responsibility and duty to help their … [Read more...] about Tips for Improved Parent Involvement
The Importance of Parent Involvement
In a fast and busy world it is getting more and more difficult to spend any time, let along quality time with our children. And education seems to be taking the biggest hit because of it. With fewer parents involved with their child's education, few children are excelling in … [Read more...] about The Importance of Parent Involvement
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to