The teenage years are the most challenging for both parents and their teens. Whether it be issues with dating, working or substance abuse, this guide will help both parents and teens know what to expect during the teen years.
It's challenging raising a teenager, they have their goals for themselves, you have yours for them, and the two often are not the same. How do you cope? How do you deal more »
Raising a conscientious teen may be the most difficult part of your parenting career. Instilling a sense of responsibility in your teen may have started many years ago, more »
It can be difficult to accept that the same newborn you brought from the hospital what seems like yesterday is now asking questions about sex or preparing for her first job more »
Communicating effectively with a teen is difficult, but really listening to teens will improve relationships. Find out more about communicating effectively with teens using more »
Life is not so simple for teens these days. Their schedules are hectic and their lives demanding. School is full of pressures and social lives are full of both positive and more »
As you wade through the murky waters of adolescence alongside your teen, it is important to provide strong support to help keep your teen on the right track. Because teens more »
Teenage girls are on an emotional roller coaster that begins during their early childhood years, especially after beginning school. As they get older, reach puberty and more »
A grunt or a shrug of the shoulders makes you wonder if you understand your teenage son. Parenting teenage boys can be quite different from girls, caused in part by the more »
This parenting hurdle takes particular patience and understanding. You'll find a sense of humor a valuable asset. more »
Teen pregnancy and parenting cause many negative effects on the parents, grandparents, and babies in these situations. According to The Women's Health Channel, 1 million more »
Anyone moving from childhood to adulthood will experience romantic heartbreak. Some shrug it off, while others react negatively. Here's how to support a teenager through more »
Teens face many challenges and can easily succumb to peer pressure as well as their own curiosity. Teens often assert their independence by testing limits and challenging more »
Discovering that your teen is taking drugs may leave you feeling helpless and unsure how to help him stop. It's imperative to proceed with caution while doing everything in more »
Spider-Man was on to something when he said "With driving comes great responsibility." One of the most anticipated milestones for teens is getting the driver's license. Yet more »
Worker's permits were created to protect teens from being overworked and underpaid, and to ensure that they don't work in dangerous environments. They also verify the more »
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