Managing Anger In The Household
When it comes to managing anger in the household we have to start by recognizing children’s limitations
Teenage Pregnancy: How to talk to kids about it.
Teens don’t want to talk about sex and teenage pregnancy with their parents, but the more they know the better decisions they’ll make.
Life Skills for Teens: How do I get my daughter to ask for what she needs?
If your kid is struggling to self advocate, don’t despair! Self advocacy is one of those life skills for teens that most parents become concerned with at some point.
Boy crazy! Why is my daughter desperate for affirmation?
The need for external affirmation and validation to define one’s self worth is not uncommon. It affects children as well as adults, and most people experience it at some point in their lives. What teens have now in social media however is a false and extreme measure of self worth based on how many “likes” or followers they have.
Time Management for Teens
Getting past the headaches of time management for teens requires a shift in perspective for parents.
Teen Entrepreneurs: Opportunity Knocks
If your teen has an entrepreneurial mindset there are a lot of ways you can capitalize as a parent. And we’re not talking about financial gains! Having a teen who shows initiative and creativity as a businessperson opens lots of doors to collaborate with your kid.
Impulse Control vs. The 13 Year Old Brain
It turns out that the human brain does not develop fully until age 25. So the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for impulse control and emotional regulation is just not up and running yet. And certainly not in your 13 year old at the level it would need to be to make them stop doing whatever it is that’s causing havoc in your home.
Young Romance: How Do I Protect My Kid?
Are you worried about your kid being in a dangerous young romance? Beware: the more you try to stop the relationship, the more you’re going to push him or her towards it. The good news is, relationships at this young age don’t last too long.
Imposter Syndrome: Adjusting to College for People of Color
Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that whatever your achievements are, you’re still just not good enough. This can be particularly difficult to overcome if you’ve experienced discrimination based on your race or gender.
Heartbreak: Helping Your Kid Through
For parents trying to console kids through the pain of heartbreak, it’s important to try to normalize with your child that it’s going to take time.