Hypocritical as that may sound but even smoker parents do not want their children to take up the habit of smoking. Most children start with ‘smoking just for the heck of it’ and before you know it they are well on their way to becoming chain smokers. It is precisely why people … [Read more...] about 3 ways to ensure that your kids never take up smoking
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Need to Know: What to Do When A Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School
When your teenager doesn't want to go to school, try the following steps:Step one: Ask them why. Make sure they know that you are going to use their answer to determine whether or not you will make them go that day. Often when asked a teen will respond with a non-answer like, … [Read more...] about Need to Know: What to Do When A Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School
5 Tips Every Parent Can Do To Make A Difference In Their Teen’s Life
You were the first person to hold him when he was born. You held her hands as she learned to walk. You were there to teach them right from wrong and kiss away the hurts. You are the first person that your child bonded with and for the first part of their life, your influence in … [Read more...] about 5 Tips Every Parent Can Do To Make A Difference In Their Teen’s Life
How To Help Your Teenage Children Get Along
If you are the parent of teenage children you may be wondering where your compliant, fun and loving elementary age kids went. While you are certainly not alone, it can be difficult enough to navigate the teen years if you are the parent of one child that age. But what happens … [Read more...] about How To Help Your Teenage Children Get Along
How to Avoid Common Teen Health Issues
Teenagers are faced with many challenges today; perhaps more so than when parents were teenagers. On the same note, parents are faced with the challenge of raising their teens in a peer pressured world. With so many health issues at hand there are definitely some valid parental … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Common Teen Health Issues
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to