Teenagers
Published: 24/03/2008
Some parents believe social networking sites can help kids become successful adults. These actual or perceived benefits of social networking sites are the recent topic of a study that asked parents: how important are social networking sites to your kids?
In this order, here are the areas that...
Published: 15/03/2008
Mrs. Sampson comes home from work. As she pulls into the driveway, she notices that the garbage can is still out and the newspapers are not in. She enters the house through an unlocked door.
The kitchen is a mess due to her son fixing himself a snack. She can tell what Todd has eaten, as...
Published: 15/03/2008
You drive them to school. You attend their sports games. You even have an occasional meal with them. Yet, you still feel like the relationship with your teenager is superficial at best. You want to be "the go to person" for your teenager, but are not sure how to "break into their world." There...
Published: 14/03/2008
People can get involved with alcohol and drug abuse in various ways. Unfortunately, experimentation with alcohol and drugs during adolescence is very common.
After all, teens often do not see the link between their actions today and the possibility of dire consequences tomorrow.
They also...
Published: 07/03/2008
It is obvious that the MySpace website is really great for making new friends connecting with old friends no matter whats you age and also promoting oneself whether you are a recording artist graphic designer, model or actor. But there are several very dangerous drawbacks in letting your...
Published: 07/03/2008
Perhaps you have discovered that one of your children or adolescents use alcohol and other drugs. It is important to know that some kids do develop serious problems in this area which require professional help. Such programs include inpatient treatment, office counseling, twelve step programs,...
Published: 06/03/2008
When teens become overloaded with stress and, as is often the case, it is ineffectively managed, it leads to frequent worrying, isolation, acting-out, illness or destructive attempts to cope, such as drug and/or alcohol abuse. When kids perceive a situation as difficult or painful, mental and...
Published: 02/03/2008
For most issues related to teenagers, fads rule the roost. And skin care issues are highest among teenager. Today any medium, be it magazines, newspapers, television or the Internet are inundated with skin care related articles. These articles could include various therapies and homemade...
Published: 02/03/2008
Turning sixteen means the keys to a set of wheels that is what makes it such an important day in most young peoples lives. It is not just the fact of driving, it is the thought of the new found freedom that it brings with it. It is the threshold to a new phase in your life, the stepping stone to...
Published: 01/03/2008
Well, the flu season is definitely here. In our house alone, we have experienced viruses and the flu back to back. Ugh! As a parent, it can become overwhelming trying to finagle your day job, household responsibilities, and caring for sick family members. Here are some tips to keep your sanity...
