Raising Teenagers

The highs and lows of raising teenagers along with elementary school aged children, or younger. This can present many challenges but is well worth the effort!

Teens are supposed to push the envelope. Let them, but give them well-defined rules and consequences, and don't worry so much about who seems to be winning the argument.

In this day and age raising children can be difficult and fun at the same time.

In today's busy world raising teenagers is no easy task. This article looks at past values instilled by our parents and grandparents and calls for a return to those virtues as a basis for child rearing.

It is an important duty to raise teens to become responsible young adults and to help prepare them for college. Here are ten tips on raising teens as a single mom.

Finding Solace in Raising Teenagers

When our children reach their teen years, they can become defiant and seem to be working against us. Why is this? Because they are trying to search out who they are, and in the process, their perception of you tends to change.

Modern day Brady bunch explains how to be effective parents, role models, and still have happy teens! An average families perspective on how to survive through the teen years!

If you and your teenage child seem to argue a lot, than it's important that you learn how to control what you say and do during an argument so you don't do anything that you'll regret later.

How to survive the teenage years: a guide for parents.

To stop a thief, you need a good parent.

Am I alone in thinking that "closed-minded" may be one of those terms that gets tossed around a little too much, especially considering what little meaning it seems to have?

About the new CMT reality show, "The World's Strictest Parents."

the upside to having teenage children

This article deals with the far reaching effects of words in shaping the mind and ultimately the life of a child. It also touches on the importance of parents spending quality time with their children.

What are the developmental requirements of pre-teens? How do they learn? What are the key anchors for their development? Which is the best way to ensure that all that they learn is based on the right principles?

Wondering why your teenager won't stop arguing with you? Why you are constantly barraged with disrespect? Chances are it's a simple issue and easily fixable, find out why and answer the age old question!

Even if you're coping with a hectic schedule, it's not too late to give your children a better chance at success.

Advice from another parent about how to handle negative behavior in teenagers especially lying and stealing.

Helping Your Pre-Teen Child Cope With Serious Illness

Teens ages 13-17 are now considered "young adults". The constant evolution of modern communication tools and adult humor on TV pushes our teens into mental growth spirts well beyond their years.

Ah, the joys of puberty! The teenage years are the hardest to deal with when you're raising children, but they don't have to be. Here are some tips about things you should know about your teenager to keep your sanity and your kids safe.

Holding back a child in the early school years proves difficult when the child is a young adult yearning to leave the nest (too soon). Learn how to let the youth go under your rules, and ultimately bring him back after learning adult responsibilities.