Talking To Your Teen About Grades
When children are little, it is easy to help them do better in school. You can hold their hand while they do homework, help them complete assignments, and are in almost constant communication with the teacher anyway. As they get older, though, parents have to become more hands-off and let their children do school with […]
What to Do If your Teen is Drinking
Alcohol use is, sadly, not uncommon among teenagers. So what do you do if you find your teenager has been drinking? Here are some steps you can take. 1. Educate Yourself First, it’s good to know the facts of teenage alcohol use. Over 4,300 deaths among underage youth have been caused by excessive drinking each […]
Discussing Healthy Dating with Your Teen
The teenage years often bring your child’s first relationship. It is better to address healthy dating with your child sooner rather than later. 1. Why talk with them? Although many may brush off teenage relationships as “puppy love,” your teens feel the effects of them strongly. Statistics also show that nearly 1.5 million high schoolers […]
Teaching Your Child Time Management for School Success
It’s no secret, school is one of the most stressful things in many children’s and young adult’s lives. With constant due dates, assignments, and tests heading their way, it can feel impossible to stay on top of all of it. Teaching your child how to take control of their time is one of the best […]
