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Parenting Teenagers: Tips On Starting High School

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:16:27 +0000

Teenagers all over the world will take the leap from child to young adult this fall. They will be entering High School for the first time. This milestone brings a variety of feelings and emotions. They are beginning four of the most difficult, yet most memorable years of their life. If you think you are anxious and scared, try being your teen.

Teen Suicide: Facts And Tips On What You Can Do To Help

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:15:19 +0000

According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, “teen suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers — almost 2,000 teens kill themselves each year.” Depression is one of the leading causes of teen suicide. It is estimated that “over 90% of teen suicide victims have a mental disorder, such as depression, and/or a history of alcohol or drug abuse.” The National Institute of Mental Health considers depression “to be a real medical illness and it’s treatable.”
What drives a teen to commit suicide? What is so horribly wrong in their lives that ending it is the only alternative? There are risk factors involved in teen suicide: Peer pressure, low self-esteem, dysfunctional family, stress, and access to drugs, guns, and an unyielding desire to make the pain disappear.

Teen Self Esteem: How Parents Can Help

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:14:20 +0000

How many teenagers do you meet that really have a strong sense of self esteem? Not many if you tell the truth. It’s a treat to find a fifteen year old who knows and likes who they are.

Teen Discipline: Just as Important Now as it was Then

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:13:10 +0000

As the parent of a teen, you no doubt wish you could go back to the days when it was easier to discipline and correct your child. The days when you did it because you knew they knew no better and looked to you for guidance and direction in this scary world. With your child now turned teenager, “No, No” just doesn’t cut it anymore.

Help, My Teen Wants to Begin Dating

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:11:27 +0000

Ah, dating. It’s a part of every teen’s life. It’s also a source of stress for most parents when their child reaches this pivotal point. It doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are a few tips to help you keep the fear at bay when your teenager starts dating.

Moody Teens: How to Deal With Those Frustrating Times

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:10:35 +0000

If you currently have a teen or know a teenager; you’ve probably noticed a time or two (or maybe a hundred) where their moods have swung to match those of a Drill Sergeant in the armed forces. Sometimes, their actions can leave you wondering whether it’s normal or the sign of something more serious.

Helping Teens Deal with Peer Pressure

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:09:22 +0000

Parents spend a lot of time teaching their kids right from wrong. They show them what they think is right and hope they can keep their children from falling for negative peer pressure. Even though we work hard at raising our children to do what’s right, they will still make mistakes along the way. It’s not feasible to expect them not to make mistakes, but we can still help them learn to stay on track by utilizing some techniques to avoid peer pressure.

Helping Your Teen Find A Summer Job

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:08:30 +0000

Summer break for most students is not too far away. In fact, many teens will be looking for a way to earn extra cash. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your teen find summer work.

Helping Your Teen To Overcome Depression

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:06:25 +0000

Statistics on teenagers suffering from depression and other mental ailments are alarming. Various studies suggest that 1 in 4 teens suffer from some sort of mental illness. Teenage mental illness, to include depression, can have dire consequences. Teenage suicide is on the rise. It is the third leading cause of death in the age bracket of 15 to 24 years. Dealing with depression in teens is an important step in reducing these numbers in our society.

Coping With Your Teenager’s Mood Swings

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:05:29 +0000

If you are the parent of a teenager, you are familiar with mood swings. One minute, your teen is happy and loving, the next they are sullen or angry. These mood swings can happen fast and can seem to come out of nowhere.

Coping with Teen Bullying

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:04:27 +0000

In the past, bullying was perceived as a fact of life and that kids should learn to just deal with it. Nowadays, a new problem arises as teens and even young children are resorting to violence against others to release their stress and tensions brought on by the bullying they endure. In some of these cases, the children have resorted to suicide because they don’t feel there’s any other way to deal with what they’re feeling. Here’s how you can help:

Connecting With Your Pre-Teen and Teenager

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:03:17 +0000

As the parent of a pre-teen or teenager, you may long for the days when you could hold your child on your lap and they were eager to talk, laugh, and play with you. Those days may be long gone, but you can still find ways to connect with your teen. Here are a few tips to make process easier.

Here’s How To Help Boost your Teens Self Esteem

Aurelia Williams — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:02:21 +0000

Many people suffer from self-esteem issues. Teens are often more effected by esteem issues. They are going through changes, both physically and mentally. This can radically effect how they view them selves and their capabilities.

When Your Child Turns Eighteen

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:59:31 +0000

I think as parents, sometimes we think that on our child’s eighteenth birthday, something magical is going to happen. The truth is, they wake up the same person they went to bed as.

Talking to Your Kids About the Tough Subjects

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:58:21 +0000

When my 16 year old daughter needed a physical for a summer program, we went to visit our family doctor. I was asked to leave the room for a few minutes. I knew that while I was gone, the doctor would ask my daughter “are you sexually active?” and “are you using drugs or alcohol?”

Raising an Independent Teen

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:56:57 +0000

I remember posting on a message board about opening a checking account for my 16 year old. She and I had picked a date, gone to the bank, brought all of the paperwork and opened her account. She and I both were both excited.

Allowing Your Teen To Be Angry

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:56:09 +0000

When children are 2, they get angry and they lay on the floor and kick and scream. While we don’t particularly like these tantrums, as parents we all share stories of the tantrums our children throw.

Enjoying The Teenage Years

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:54:38 +0000

I can not count the number of times I’ve heard well meaning parents say “enjoy them now, soon they will be teenagers”

Teens and Discipline

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:54:11 +0000

I had the most frustrating conversation with a friend. It was frustrating enough to lead me to write this article.

Spending Time With Your Teenage Daughter

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:52:53 +0000

If your kids are like mine, then spending time in their room, on the phone, or on the computer instant messaging is their idea of a great time.

Teens and Bulletin Boards

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:51:55 +0000

Both of my girls have always loved bulletin boards in their rooms. Bulletin boards allow you to change the room without having to repaint and without having to redo the room as your child goes the various phases of teen life.

Decorating Your Teen’s Bedroom

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:51:29 +0000

I remember when I was a teen I wanted my walls pink and purple. I’m not talking pale colors, I’m talking loud, vibrant colors. My folks allowed me to paint the walls and I spent hours in my room, loving my pink and purple walls. My folks did not like the walls at all and my door was always closed, but I was happy.

Making a Connection With Your Teen

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:51:08 +0000

Last month, I picked my daughter up from school and as we were driving home, I noticed the car in front of us. There were 4 teens in the car, all smoking, only one window partially cracked.

Starting a Teen Book Study Group

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:24:01 +0000

If you’re looking for a way to connect with your teenage daughter this summer, consider starting a girl’s book study group with your daughter and her friends.

Teaching Teens the Value of Money

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:23:16 +0000

It isn’t easy raising teens in today’s materialistic society. The older they get, the more expensive the things they want or think they need. If they don’t learn how to manage their money at a young age, they won’t be able to make it in the real world.