Parents need to find solutions to teen-age problems, very fast. This generation is in a hurry. They have no time to pause and ponder. Being young, impressionable minds, they are easily carried away. They want quick rewards, efforts or no efforts. For every question, the youngsters have a counter-question. As a matter of course, …
In today’s performance driven society people are forced to deal with stress at very a young age. Teenagers are constantly driven to compete for the best or the highest at school, amongst peers they are constantly fighting for acceptance usually based on how “in” they are with today’s trends. The way they talk, dress …
Adolescent anger management is becoming more prominent in our society. Traditionally, children who enter this last acute phase of bodily and mental development can go through some rough times. As kids enter their preteen and then their teenage years, chaos can ensue at times for everyone involved. A child or young adult may feel …
What is it in moms that makes us feel we have to take on the SuperMom identity? What makes us put on that cape? If you talk to working mothers that you know, or even examine your own experiences, falling into the SuperMom trap is common. We all know SuperMom: faster than the microwave, …
In late summer/early fall, the kids are going back to school. While it’s primarily their event, it impacts the whole family, as everyone adjusts to new schedules and routines. As you maneuver your way through this yearly adjustment, here are some tips to keep in mind. When To Loosen Up, When To Tighten Up …
Do you know what to look for in a backpack? Now that your child has to carry a heavy load of books and other supplies back and forth from school, you need to think about buying her a back friendly pack. She of course wants a backpack in cool colors and you want her …
As your teen embarks on their college adventures the excitement; apprehension and general chaos can be distracting. The process of your child leaving home for the first time is daunting. You want them to be prepared for their college experience. Being prepared is much more than just knowing what to pack for college. In …
1. Teach them the greatest two commandments are to love God and other people (Matthew 22:36-40). They are to love others as they love themselves, which implies self-worth without selfishness. 2. Caution them often about the trash Satan peddles. Develop them into conscientious young people who do much of their own censoring and who …
Oh God, make me a better parent. It is the most important job in the world and one for which I had no prior training. Help me to understand my children, to listen patiently and respond kindly. Keep me from interrupting and dismissing them impatiently. Help me to be as courteous to them as …