You know your life is less busy since your teen is more independent than they were as a 5 month old, but somehow your idea of a family hanging out together seems impossible with everyone going everywhere to get everything done. In this world of chaos it is very easy for teens to get lost [...]
You think your teen is amazing, but they’re struggling with how true they think that is. They think you say these things because you’re supposed to as though every parent gets a handbook that says, “Insert complement on skill here.” Can you imagine your teen’s surprise when they hear you tell someone else? Or hear [...]
If you have an older teen living with you, you may have concerns as to whether you are fostering their dependence or helping them get on their feet. Sure, some of this depends on the individual situation especially in this economy, but it also depends on how you feel at the end of the day. [...]
You have a teen that likes to test your patience. They’ve been to juvenile hall or serious trouble more than a few times by junior year. For your relationship, trust is a word in a dictionary that has nothing to do with your actual relationship. One day you realize your teen is frustrated because you [...]
I have this friend…has your teen ever asked you about their “friend?” You know the friend who always seems to be questioning the right or wrong way to do things. They usually have an idea of what is right, but your teen, um your teen’s friend wants to know if anyone would support the wrong [...]
Have you ever heard the expression “bad things happen to good people?” In reality, both bad and good things happen to both bad and good people. NO ONE is lucky or unlucky some simply choose to work hard enough to be prepared for their opportunity while others sit idly by and let chance have a [...]
Movies are a great escape and they are a great opportunity to learn, initiate dialogue on a scary topic and laugh. Laugh a lot. Through your tears and laughter you can find new ways to connect with your teen and this is never a bad thing. Here are five really great teen movies you should [...]
