Arguments can teach teens how to handle disagreements and conflicts in life and may be good for their health: http://www.greenwich-post.com/online/columns/did-i-say-that/99498-teenagers-are-always-right.html
Read More »The benefits of arguing with your teen
January 20, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Sharing passwords as an expression of intimacy
January 19, 2012 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
It has become fashionable for young people to express their affection for each other by sharing their passwords to e-mail, Facebook and other accounts: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/us/teenagers-sharing-passwords-as-show-of-affection.html?pagewanted=all
Read More »Why is it ‘fun’ for kids to destroy and break things?
January 17, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers,metaphors to help facilitate communication | Click on title to comment!
Why is it ‘fun’ for kids to destroy and break things? This question rumbled around in the back of my head for some time. The first time it really struck me was in the early winter of 2003. I was out walking my dog the morning after a sharp drop in temperature. The night before […]
Read More »How to stop kids from cheating on schoolwork
January 17, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some tips from parenting.com: http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/17/living/kids-cheating-school-p/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
Read More »How to Teach Children and Teens About Winning and Losing
January 17, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
How to Teach Children and Teens About Winning and Losing Many children get involved in sports at a young age and continue through adolescence or adulthood. One of the most important aspect of playing sports as a child is learning about winning and losing. While children may want to concentrate entirely on the outcome of […]
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