Some teens feel the proof that you really like someone is in how much they will show or express that love. So the unanswerable question goes do you love me and if so how much?
Now, there is no doubt that teen boys certainly aren’t the kind to spontaneously break out into song about their love [...]
In some ways you’re almost always in a position to help your teen, but is there anything your teen can help you with? I mean, is there anything they can really be a help with like something you don’t know how to do.
This is different from the help they give with chores. They don’t see that [...]
You hear a lot about praise being the key to boosting your teen’s self-esteem. Sometimes parents wonder if they even have anything to praise their teen for. The important thing to remember about praise is that it be sincere and specific. Praise a specific behaviour you want repeated.
General praise like, “You’re great!” “You’re an [...]
It’s important that teens have healthy self-esteem so they can handle the tough times as well as the good and that goes for friendships too.
Teen friendships are rarely easy – so not letting what others say to them or about them affect the way they think about themselves is important. Without good self-esteem your teen [...]
February is Dating Violence Month and unfortunately too many teens have been in relationships or know other teens that have been in relationships where they have been hit, spit on, kicked, bit or spoken to in a way that is not appropriate. The ripple effect of this is big and more importantly the cause of [...]
As a teen, there’s a lot of emphasis on connecting to other teens, hangin’ out with friends, connecting with friends in social networking, talkin’ on the phone, etc. However, there is something about being able to enjoy one’s own company. It is its own paradise and the enjoyment can empower your teen to understand the [...]
After making a mistake, the last thing someone wants to hear is “I told you so.” Yet, teens hear this all the time when they have failed to follow the instructions laid before them. “Whatever” their eyes seem to say as they roll to the back of their head. WHAT-ever.
Here, “I told you so” sets [...]
