The last thing your teen wants to do is disappoint you. True story.
Your teen feels bad when they disappoint you so when they do something that seems natural to them or part of who they naturally are becoming like not being inclined to excel at academics, not passing up the joint offered at the party [...]
This may be a dumb question, but …
Your teen is sitting in class and the teacher asked if everyone understood, but there was no way your teen was going to raise their hand if no one else seemed to be having a problem. This means they’re the only one having a problem. This means they’re [...]
So much acting out behavior that parents see comes from being hurt by someone your teen loves. Although your teen may seem to love being with their friends more, the hurt that hurts the most comes from you. If you know this hurts, why would you…
…Yell when you can speak calmly
…Shove when you can extend [...]
Even when you think no one cares, say it. Let your teen believe their voice should be heard.
This isn’t just a political concept. This is and should be a way of life. This is how we learn to be authentic, real, who we are, genuine with others. This isn’t the same as the movie [...]
Having a teen is about communication. How you communicate is an elemental part of the type of teen parent you are or become. A way to communicate better actually starts with the way you listen. Here’s what not to do:
1. Interrupt
This may sound obvious, but trying to listen while you’re attempting to correct everything someone [...]
If you’re a teen there’s a class that you have to attend when you’re about nine and a half. It’s called Roll Your Eyes.
This isn’t just a girl thing either. Boys know how to do it and not just the Gay ones. Teens know how to roll their eyes or cut their eyes as [...]
If there’s one thing that can really test someone’s patience its needing help and finally getting up the courage to ask for it and then hearing, I don’t know. Ooooo!
If you’re in a store this really sucks especially if you take the last few minutes of your patience to look again and find it yourself! [...]
