Category: Teens

  • Dealing With Passive Aggression

    Dealing With Passive Aggression

    ‘Passive aggression’ was an interesting phrase that has become part of our lives ever since our kids venture into their teens and pre-teens and now-a-days it seems like the pre-teens are starting very early on. Stony silences, sulking, slamming books and doors………phew…………cut down our confidence levels and make us feel as miniscule as that ‘phew’…

  • Teenage Sex: Time To Open The Door Of Communication

    Teenage Sex: Time To Open The Door Of Communication

    If you are a parent, you undoubtedly worry about your child or children on a regular basis. In those early years, your concerns are likely focused on that they grow up healthy, avoid any major injuries when learning to walk, and that they form the right friendships in childhood, some of which they may carry…

  • Problems At School: Signs and Solutions

    Problems At School: Signs and Solutions

    ARE ‘KIDDIE’ PROBLEMS REALLY KIDDIE? As adults and parents, we have grand memories of our school days. Fun, pranks, games, competitions, exams, homework were all a part and parcel of the scenario. The bonds of friendship and respect that we forged stand us in good stead throughout our lives. We conveniently forget all our problems,…

  • Teens & Jobs – How Much Work Is Too Much

    Teens & Jobs – How Much Work Is Too Much

    Being a parent of 4 now for over 21 years I think that I have experienced quite a bit. From diapers to preschool and from middle school to graduation day we have experienced it.  One question that has come up quite a bit is still on my mind today. How much work is too much…

  • The Do’s & Don’t s Of Courting

    The Do’s & Don’t s Of Courting

    Today is not like any other when it comes to courting and eventually getting married. It is tough for parents to even know how to lead their children or what to do when they start dating. It is hard enough for adults, but for teens and young adults it can get pretty crazy. One thing…

  • Install Familoop Safeguard on All Your Child’s Devices to Protect Them on the Internet

    Install Familoop Safeguard on All Your Child’s Devices to Protect Them on the Internet

    Do your children love technology? My kids do and as a tech savvy mom, I do know that it is important to keep my children safe while they are using their tablets, the computer, smartphones, or other devices that can connect to the Internet. I shared an article a few months ago, which introduced you…

  • Little Mess, No Problem with These 5 Christmas Craft Ideas for Your Children #NoCordNoBull #CleverGirls #ad

    Little Mess, No Problem with These 5 Christmas Craft Ideas for Your Children #NoCordNoBull #CleverGirls #ad

    Christmas is getting closer and I am getting super excited. I can’t wait to see the look on on my children’s face when they get their goodies from Santa Clause. I also enjoy making a few crafts with my youngest son since he doesn’t go to daycare and make us fun things for Christmas. Today,…

  • Video Games Can Have a Good Impact on Children

    Video Games Can Have a Good Impact on Children

    Many parents have it believe that video games are only a bad influence for their kids, but they could not be further from the truth. New studies are leaning towards encouraging children to play more and more video games, but within reasons of course. Though, you should not expect miracles to happen, rather, you will…

  • 50 Stocking Stuffers That Your Tween or Teenager Will Love #Droidcable

    50 Stocking Stuffers That Your Tween or Teenager Will Love #Droidcable

    I love Christmas time and enjoy surprising my children with fun gifts especially in their stockings. We always put a variety of things the kids will enjoy plus a bunch of candy (usually chocolate). Today, I wanted to give you some great ideas for the teenager on your list. We usually put a limit on…

  • “No” isn’t the Only Answer: Helping Your Teens During Impressionable Years

    “No” isn’t the Only Answer: Helping Your Teens During Impressionable Years

    All throughout school what I saw on the news led me to believe the only answer to the big questions I had at the time was to just say “NO”. But, as a teen you’re naturally rebellious and you’re inquisitive about the world around you. When you hear “no” it only makes you want to…