Today’s Parent

Teenage is the most vulnerable age – so, much change takes place inside the body. Hormonal changes occur in the body. With so much physiological and mental changes – adolescent or teenage is the most vulnerable age. Therefore, parents need to educate their children in the best possible way. This is the age, when parents […]

It is difficult for a parent to see their children hanging out with the wrong crowd. Usually, the “wrong crowd” is composed of antisocial students who dislike school and loves alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Your child might even tell you that their crowd is better than the preppies and the jocks but the truth is, […]

Communication is always a problem between a parent and a child. “You never listen to me” is often heard by parents complaining about their child’s lack of obedience and the same is true for children because they feel that their parents lack listening skills. It is important to realize that listening to the other person […]

Teens are at the stage wherein they will experience dramatic growth spurt. This growth will not only involve physical growth but emotional and mental growth as well. Their busier schedules and demanding academic lifestyle will all require them to have a different eating habit compared to when they were still children. It is important for […]

Teens are at the stage in their lives when they are still discovering their identity. This means that they are easily influenced by their peers, hormones, and ideals. It is important for them to learn self-control at this time because a small mistake during the teen years can have a great impact on the rest […]

A lot of teens use networking sites to post music, videos, images, thoughts, and comments in any way they want. They can express themselves easily in whatever form; it is for this reason that many teenagers nowadays consider social networking sites their “home”. They want to present themselves the best way possible so they form […]

Many parents ask themselves whether they should still give their teen an allowance or if they should let their teen work for it. Usually, parents decide to take the latter course, the teen should help with the household chore if he is to be given a monetary benefit. Allowances can range from $1.00-$10.00 depending on […]

Eating disorders among teens is on the rise because a lot of teenagers today have self-esteem issues. Disorders such as anorexia and bulimia have become household names as it has been estimated that around 25 million people are actually struggling with these conditions. However, anorexia is the most common among all disorders despite being the […]

Ask any expert and they will tell you that computers should be kept in high-traffic areas of the house, such as the kitchen or family room. Almost everyone will agree that letting a teenager have his or her own computer in the bedroom is not a good idea. But in a time when many […]

By: Heather Peters
When your teenager starts to get out of hand you have to ask yourself some hard questions. The first step is to honestly evaluate how you think you’re doing when communicating with your teen. Do you feel you are sharing valuable information and time? Or do you feel there is a communication gap […]