As parents you inquire, snoop or simply try and entrap your teen into revealing the illicit behavior you are certain they are doing. When something seems wrong, your first inclination is that they must be doing drugs, having sex or both. As a parent some of your worst fears are that your teen will [...]
“I probably won’t get a date to prom.” “I bet I failed.” “I’m sure she won’t choose me for school representative.” Sometimes a teen’s pessimistic view can create their future. It is up to you to figure out what might be under this negative thought process so the act of thinking more positively can begin. [...]
You shop at the young adult store. You’re up on all the social networking sites and you are fluent in text messaging speak. And yet, your teen avoids you like the plague. Instead of getting closer to your teen, you seem to be a laughing stock. Teens have completely different criteria for cool when [...]
Precious is the name of the movie inspired by the book Push by Sapphire. The story is a poetic novel written in the first person of the narrator, Claireece Precious Jones who faces seemingly insurmountable odds. The movie is being produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry known for his great story telling of [...]
You want your teen to be the best. Duh, who’s the parent who is hoping for worst? Honestly, no parent wants their teen to come home with the Fs. But for the teen that is struggling, hearing you tell them they have to be the best may serve to destroy their spirits rather than inspire [...]
You are bound to see some changes in your teen through the years. The hair color, hair length, style of clothes, music, etc. It all changes. Some of the influence for these changes comes from their heroes. This is why it’s important to ask who your teen’s heroes are. Your teen can be motivated [...]
Your tween shares with you they have a crush on this kid at school. They were a little nervous about telling you, but wanted to share what was big in their life. You all arrive at Thanksgiving dinner and Aunt Bin says, “So, I hear you have a crush.” Do you think you’re getting [...]
