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For many Americans, the very word adolescence conjures up images of juvenile behavior, rebellion, emotional instability, raging hormones, drug use, sex and other sides of the dark shades of the youthful stages of development.
Parents of teens know differently! They see the uninhibited hope, the fun-loving, creative, positive young people who are in their charge.
Parents face challenges every day. However, they also face potential every day! A parent's approach to bringing up children to be well-centered, happy and productive young adults is an incredible journey.
Here parents and others will find help on the hard topics, stories of celebration on the good kids can accomplish, and warnings and watches to keep in mind all along the way!
Balanced Parenting of Gifted and Normal Siblings
Talented and gifted children may receive more social and educational attention, but it's a parent's job to balance things to give an equal family platform. more...
Getting to the Point of Issues in Teen Arguments
If parents and teens are clashing more and more frequently, there is likely to be one issue at the root of the increasing anger. more...
Summer Camps Taking Christian Focus
Summer camp for teenagers is almost a right of passage. But, parents need to be aware of the full content of the curriculum matching or missing beliefs of the family. more...
Frustrated Parents Find Relief in Communication
Parents become frustrated with their teenagers on a daily basis, but better communication skills hold the answers to lowering anger level. more...
Teens and Financial Responsibility
From credit cards to savings accounts, the basics of financial responsibility should begin early in the teenage years. more...
Teenage Fathers' Duties and Rights
Teen pregnancy issues generally focus on the girl; however, the boy may experience confusion and depression. Duties, expectations and rights should be explored. more...
Problems of Age Differences Between Teenagers
Any parent knows there are significant differences between 15 year olds and 18 year olds. These small age differences can mean important stresses in peer values. more...
Awareness Important in Reducing Girls Having Sex
Although sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, no parent wants a teenager to have to face consequences that come with early sex experiences. more...
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