https://youtu.be/YGFGhv9scpY In this Tips on Teens video, Kent will be answering the following question about why your teen acts so impulsively all the time: “Ok… seriously nothing my 15-year-old does makes any sense and it’s making me crazy. Don’t get me wrong… I really love my kid and I would LOVE to trust him, but […]
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https://youtu.be/DJ4z_UgMl-w For the very first video blog, Kent answers the following question sent by a parent: The world of parenting has changed drastically over the years. I have to ask how a parent that wants to raise their child with the right morals, respect and self-control can maneuver all the new obstacles that are out
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Tips on Teens #009 Kids these days… the way they talk. I tell ya, they got no respect. I never spoke that way when I was a kid. My parents would have smacked me into next Tuesday. Teenagers are so disrespectful nowadays. These @#$%! kids, what are ya gonna do? Does this sound anything like
Tips on Teens #025b In last month’s Tips on Teens article, Allowance for Teens… Respecting the Almighty Dollar (Part 1) we discussed the intricacies of why it is important to have your teenager EARN an allowance and what it can teach him. Here is Part 2 where we explore how to effectively set up a
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Tips on Teens #025a Odds are that your teenager has no appreciation for the value of a dollar. According to the 2014 Teens and Personal Finance Survey from Junior Achievement and Allstate Insurance, 77% of teen boys and 63% of teen girls aged 16 to 18 do not keep track of how their money is
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Clues on Kids #013 You should play catch with your kid. It sounds simple enough. Yet many parents overlook the importance of this profound activity. Profound? My kid and I have more important things to do. Isn’t homework a higher priority? Not always. Homework and studying for tests are certainly aspects of learning and developing
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Tips on Teens #001 Remember that sweet and affectionate child who used to run to meet you at the door, jump into your arms and give you a big kiss? Now when you get home, your teen doesn’t even get out of his room to roll his eyes at you. You miss the close emotional
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Tips on Teens #031 Our last article, Adolescent Brain Development talked about how a teen’s thought process is impaired due to the prefrontal cortex being underdeveloped during the teen years. The above illustration is an example of how a teenager struggles with making wise decisions.
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Tips on Teens #014 The topic of this article will either offer you a great sense of relief or a surprising smack in the face of stunned surprise. Relief because it validates that your teen is not the only cheatin’ liar in the adolescent world. However, if you are still feeling that stinging sensation on
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