Communication between a parent and child can be the hardest thing to establish. Adults often communicate differently than teenagers, which can present a challenge when the two try to talk to each other. As the parent, it is your responsibility to work on creating a good system for communication that works with your teenager. Here [...]
Planning a Playdate for Your Baby
June 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
Children often are more socially comfortable when they are placed in situations with other children from a young age. Finding other parents whose children are close in age can be a fun way to make friends and let the children interact with one another. Parents often meet at parks, music classes, libraries, or other local [...]
Cool Touch Screen Smartphones for Teens
June 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
Cell phones have evolved from huge clunky devices that were kept plugged into the car to sleek skinny devices users can fit in their back pockets. The screens of cellular devices have also evolved. They have come from no-screen bag phones to touch screens. If you are considering getting your teen a new touch screen [...]
Tips for Raising Strong, Independent Teenagers
June 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
Parenting can be very rewarding. However, once your children reach their teen years it can cause many parents to question whether or not parenting is really all that rewarding. Parenting a teenager is tough. They are independent, strong willed and want to do things their own way. The problem is they are still children and [...]
Fun Activities for the Whole Family
June 15, 2011 Leave a Comment
Many parents wonder why they’re not closer to their children, especially when their kids become teenagers. To be close to your kids, it takes an investment of time on your part. When your kids are younger, they want to spend time with you. Take advantage of that by planning family activities, at least once a [...]
Creating a Behavior Chart for Your Child
June 13, 2011 Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia One of the best tools you can use to help your toddler or young child learn how to behave is through a behavior chart. A behavior chart can help you chart your child’s behavior over a period of time. This allows your child to visually see how they have been behaving [...]
Discovering Designers: Parents and Teens
June 3, 2011 Leave a Comment
It’s a separation of years, a conflict of ages: style is defined to generations, with youths forever battling their parents for the right to dominate patterns, textures and designs. It’s a campaign without end – but not without relief. There are ways for parents to discover the preferences of their teens, allowing them to understand [...]