Archive for 'Tag Archives: 'teens''
Keeping Adolescents Safe During the Teen Years
When we think of safety and children, young children come to mind. But teens also face dangers as they become increasingly independent. Keeping our kids safe during the teen years is an important issue. This is [...]
Brain Development
A look at how our children’s brains and thinking change as they grow. Child Brain - Adult Brain If you’re the parent of a teen, then you’ve probably noticed how much your teen questions why things [...]
Parent’s Involvement in their Teen’s Education
Studies show time and time again that children do better when their parents are involved with their school and education. That doesn’t change once our kids are teens. Once a child hits the high school years, [...]
Team Sports Keeps Teens’ Weight in Check
According to recent research of more than 1700 high school students in Vermount and New Hampshire, American teens who played on three or more sports teams in the last years were nearly 30% less likely to [...]
Negotiating Rules and Making Contracts with Teens
Is your teen breaking all the rules? Then you may want to consider writing a contract with your teen. Setting limits for teens can be a tricky business. After all, a teenager is on the verge [...]
