There’s no such thing as a one size fits all parenting style, but there do exist some general rules that apply to most families. These rules are applicable regardless of the child’s age, personality, or lifestyle. Below, you will find the top five tips for becoming more effective and efficient as a parent. 1. Find […]
Parenting
Mondays Without Manic
Once the birds chirp in the morning and the sun shines through the dusty blinds, it’s wake-up call. You proceed to the coffee pot, only to be distracted by your youngest child who is screaming to watch her morning cartoons and have her scrambled eggs. You’re out of eggs, you’re out of half-and-half. Your eldest […]
Dealing with Teen Truancy
When asked what problems they encounter on a daily basis that severely affect a teen’s education, many teachers would answer truancy. In fact, truancy has now become on a list of the top 10 things that is affecting our country’s schools from day to day. It is estimated that some cities see as much as […]
Does Your Son or Daughter Have Anger Management Issues?
Because the teenage years become a time of constant change (physical, emotional,mental, and hormone), it is understandable to see some frustration and agitation in a growing teenager. The teen may be trying to figure out who he is and what he is going to do with his life. He may also be looking for a […]
Why Do Girls Struggle with Body Image?
Feminism may have improved gender equality in the workplace, but it doesn’t seem to have done much for school-aged young women: According to a national study, girls are far more likely to have negative body images than their male counterparts—to the tune of 3-to-1. Media (Over)exposure How much daily media exposure does the average teen […]