Whether you want to admit it or not, it's impossible to make it through the adolescent years as a parent without dealing with teen health issues related to sex. From menstruation to pregnancy for girls and voice changing to sexual attraction for boys, there are so many issues … [Read more...] about A Caring Parent’s Guide: Teen Health Issues Related to Sexuality
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Need to Know: Allowances and Teens
When it comes to teens and their allowances parents know that they must tread softly. To teens, the ability to buy what is fashionable, fun and entertaining is almost defining to their personality (or at least what they want to project as their personality). Teenage years … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Allowances and Teens
Budding Cooks: What Skills Do Kids Develop in Kitchen?
Cooking is a really great activity that you can do with your child. Yes, it is fun and it lets them help you in the kitchen when it comes to making meals but there are also other reasons behind letting them cook with you. • Coordination. For an adult, pouring a cup of cream … [Read more...] about Budding Cooks: What Skills Do Kids Develop in Kitchen?
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
Validation Is A Valuable Gift – If You Get It
If your children were magically put in charge of you, how would they treat you? Many years ago I attended a workshop at the Parents Anonymous conference and, as always, I was ready to have fun. I met parents and facilitators from other groups across New Jersey and learned more … [Read more...] about Validation Is A Valuable Gift – If You Get It
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to