Ways to Control Acne in Your Teen...

When you were young, you may have heard the terrible things teens say to each other when they have acne. You know the “pizza face”? comments and the poor self-image that goes with it. You want to spare your teen from being called the same names. Try these ways to control acne in your teen and they may not have to hear them at all. In the past, people thought acne was caused by eating too much fried food or...

How to Throw a Teen Party without Alcohol...

Teenagers are steps away from being adults so they often think they should do the same things adults do. Unfortunately, teens don’t always use the best judgment. They want to throw a party, just for the fun or it or to coincide with activities at school. As a parent you want your teen to enjoy themselves, but do they know how to throw a teen party without alcohol? Teens often see having parties as a means to gain...

The Effects of Under-Age Drinking on Teens...

Some teenagers think they look ‘cool’ or grown up if they drink. Unfortunately, most teens don’t drink one or two drinks; they tend to drink to excess. The effects of under-age drinking on teens are varied but none of them are good. One of the worst effects of under-age drinking is the fact that over 5,000 teens die each year, either from directly drinking or the effects of others drinking. This could be...

When Teens Talk Back...

Every parent would love to think their teens are perfect and respect them. But, truth be told, that’s probably not true. Parents especially feel their children aren’t perfect when teens talk back. If it’s happened to one parent, it’s most likely happened to many more. What is a parent to do? Parents don’t often realize the cause of talking back. For a teen, they may feel frustrated or powerless...

Privacy and Personal Time – Why Are They Imp...

As a parent you want to keep lines of communication between yourself and your teen open. However, they may not be very forthcoming with details about their friends, what’s going on at school, or in their life in general. They want their privacy and personal time. Why are they important to your teen and how can you honor their privacy and still keep them talking to you? More than anything, your teen needs to know that...

Divorce and Teenagers...

Divorce is a difficult thing for a couple to go through. When there are children involved, it is much more difficult. Young children may have a hard time understanding what’s going on. Teenagers are more aware of the logistics of the situation, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not hard on them, too. Teenagers from broken homes are more likely to have problems at school. They may also act out at home, or even...

Teens and Lies – What Steps to Take...

Nothing erodes trust between a parent and teenager as much as lying. There may be feelings of anger toward the teen when a parent realizes they’ve been lied to. Even though teens and lies seem to go hand-in-hand at times, you want to know what steps to take to help your teen stop lying. There may be many reasons why teenagers lie. They could have fallen in with bad influences and turn to lying to fit in. They may also...

How to Talk to Your Kids about Alcohol and Drug Ab...

Even though you may not think your child is old enough, you may want to learn how to talk to them about alcohol and drug abuse at an early age rather than waiting. If you wait too long, it may be too late. Every year more and more children begin experimenting with drugs and alcohol, which could lead to a lifelong problem with substance abuse. If you begin telling children how you feel about drug and alcohol use while...