Type in “how to be a dad” into Google and you will see more than 61 million results! With today’s technology, many fathers are turning to the web to find guidance, advice, or sharing their own struggles with parenthood. Today’s fathers are different than previous generations. One of those key differences is that today’s fathers… Continue reading How to Be a Dad
As teens are developing, they go through a series of changes physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. For a lot of teens, these changes can be overwhelming. According to Healthy Children, this is a critical time and these pressures can lead to mental health issues presenting themselves. As a parent, it is important for you to… Continue reading Mental Health Danger Signs in Teens
Friendships are an important part of the teen years. They help teens develop into adulthood by learning invaluable emotional and social skills. According to the Raising Children Network, having a group of good friends can help build confidence, security and provide a support system for teens. Do you find that your teen has no friends?… Continue reading “My Teen Has No Friends”
Parenting during the teenage years can easily place strain on your relationship with your teen, your spouse, and yourself. At times it can be very frustrating trying to connect closely with your busy teen, and determine with certainty what they need from you in order to grow and thrive. Teenagers go through some intense hormonal… Continue reading 4 Commonly Unspoken Things Teens Need from Their Parents
While it is extremely rewarding, parenting is a difficult and lifelong endeavor. When your child transforms into a teenager, parenting can become even more challenging as you work to love, lead, and shape your teen in preparation for their life as a successful, happy, independent adult. Here are five tips from the Mayo Clinic to… Continue reading Parenting Throughout the Teenage Years: 5 Tips for Being the Strong, Loving Leader to Your Teen
It is a common practice around the world for one or both parents to stay home and care for their children in the early months and years of life. Both mothers and fathers are typically offered some time away from their work to welcome their child and adjust to a new family dynamic. While it… Continue reading The Benefits of Being a Stay-at-Home Parent Through the Teenage Years
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a designated time to focus on the important topic of mental and emotional health and well-being for ourselves and our families. Mental health awareness is becoming increasingly important in teenagers, who are under more pressures than ever in a fast-paced, competitive, and success-driven society. In fact, according… Continue reading 5 Tips for Raising Mentally and Emotionally Strong Teenagers
A divorce is not something that couples ever plan will happen to them as they begin their life together and start a family. However, in America, the average divorce rate ranges from 40-50 percent, according to the American Psychological Association. This means that many families with teenagers are divided by divorce, and parents must learn… Continue reading 5 Ways to Reinforce Strong Family Values While Co-Parenting Your Teenager
Everything your teen learns and experiences during their adolescent years works to continually shape them as a person. During these formative years, teens try on different personalities, explore passions and hobbies, and observe all the other people in their lives. All of these things work together to build up your teen’s own unique, personal identity.… Continue reading 5 Ways You Can Help Your Teen Create a Positive Identity
As your teenager matures, it is quite natural for a bit of distance to grow between you. However, even if your teen does not verbalize it often, he/she does still need you and will benefit greatly from a close, connected relationship with you as his/her parent. Here are 10 ways you can maintain a close… Continue reading 10 Ways to Keep a Close, Connected Relationship with Your Teenager
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