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Teenagers

Parenting Teenage Boys

So many of my clients have problems with angry teenage boys that a brief post is in order. Teenage girls get angry, too, of course, but they tend to be more amenable to processing emotions and talking them through, which

FYI_Admin May 18, 2019 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

How to get your teenager helping around the house

I’m quickly approaching a time where I have teenagers in the home. I vividly remember being one myself not too long ago. My main chore in the house was the dishes. I had to hand wash them. Ugh. Other than

FYI_Admin January 2, 2019 Article Archives, Friday Fun, Parenting Read more

Mentoring Youth Matters: Six Qualities That Make You A Good Mentor For Teens

We understand the benefits of mentoring young people when we hear the powerful stories of teens whose lives have been changed by a single, caring adult. If you listen, those stories are everywhere. Like me, you likely have a story

FYI_Admin December 30, 2016 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

Infographic: That Extra Push: How Extracurricular Activities Can Give You A Leg Up

As high schoolers, the pressure is high to pad college applications with extracurricular activities in hopes that such displays of well-roundedness will tip the admissions scales towards acceptance. Fortunately, studies have shown that the benefits of extra curricular activities extend beyond

FYI_Admin December 30, 2016 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know

The teen years are a time of rapid growth, exploration, and risk taking. Taking risks provides young people the opportunity to test their skills and abilities and discover who they are. But, some risks—such as smoking, using drugs, drinking and

FYI_Admin December 26, 2016 Article Archives, Parenting, Youth Read more

How to Ruin Your Relationship With Your Teenager

One evening my sons came home with the same exclamation, “It’s amazing how many kids hate their parents!” We talked for an hour or so about why, and I’ve interviewed several teenagers over the last few months for further clarity.

FYI_Admin April 13, 2016April 23, 2016 Article Archives, Parenting Read more

Teens and Porn: 10 Stats You Need to Know Infographic

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What a Girl Needs – Helping Teens Establish a Healthy Body Image

Part I:  Establishing an Acceptable Body Image According to Research: 80% of high school girls reported that they were above the weight of which they would be happiest (Fisher et al., 1991) Early adolescent girls are already aware of the

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