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Parenting Teens

Parenting Teens Feature Writer: Kelly Pfeiffer

Teens are exploring a new sense of freedom. Part of the individualization process for teens means separating from parents and exploring the world. This process can be tough to navigate as teens practice more independence and make mistakes along the way.

The parenting teens section offers a wide variety of topics about teen discipline, teen, sexuality, teen health and teen culture. Teens today deal with things that didn't exist 20 years ago such as sexting, facebook and MP3 players.

Articles on parenting teens include how to teach responsibility instead of punishing teens, online quizzes for daughters to decide if a boyfriend is controlling and how to reframe saying "no" as a gift to teens.


Feature Writer Articles in Parenting Teens

Jewelry Making Birthday Party for Teen Girls
Either at a bead store or at home, teen girls can create necklaces, earrings or bracelets with these craft ideas perfect for a jewelry making birthday party.
Setting Limits – Video Game Play for Teen Boys
What works when setting limits for teen boys who fixate on an X Box©, PlayStation© or other video game system?
Homemade Christmas Presents to Give Teen Girls
Teen girls love accessories and jewelry. A personalized picture frame, bottle cap necklace or scarf all are low cost gifts to craft as homemade Christmas presents.
Online Gift Certificate Presents for Teens
Buying presents for teens can be as simple as going to shopping websites and printing online gift certificates.
How to Help a Teen Open a Bank Account
Parents can help a teen open a bank account in ways that teach life skills and business etiquette skills such as how to choose a bank and when to shake hands.


Contributing Articles in Parenting Teens

When College Students Come Home for Vacation
The idealized vision of how the family will spend college break vacation time may be at odds with what the student has in mind. Reduce stress with up front communication.
Christmas Gift Ideas for 16-Year-Old Girls
Looking for Christmas gift ideas for a 16-year-old girl? Get some great gift ideas for teens before Christmas shopping for a teenage girl.
Sexting is the Latest Teen Trend
What is sexting and who participates in it? What dangers are there in sexting and what can parents do?
New Website for Word Lovers
When the young adult in the house drops a new phrase, the parents may want to check it out on the web. Best case scenario, it's a fun new word.
Parents are Key Role Models for Teenage Drivers
A parent who wants his teen to become a good driver has to start setting a good example when the child is very young. He has to take an active role in defensive driving.