Tag: teenagers

Psst Parents, This Is What Your Teen Really Needs (Like NOW)

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In the most craziest time yet, in their young lives, teens need their parents, but they fear two things.

I think you’ll agree when I say:

Teen years sucked!  

And now you’re the parent and your teen needs your hand to help guide them through the blind chaos. But you feel like you can’t do anything right, in their eyes. 

In today’s blog post I’ll walk you through a step by step guide on how to successfully respond when your teen ACTUALLY talks to you.

What EVERY Parent Needs To Know About Their Tween and Teen

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After reading this article you could be re-invited back into your teens corner.

A new school year is just around the corner.  For many this means new cloths, new look, and reuniting with old friends.  But for some, ringing in a new school year comes with copious amounts of anxiety and dread.  

A lot has changed since we went to school. How do I know? Because I get the opportunity to work with tweens and teens on a weekly basis.

The one thing that never seizes to amaze me is how much kids don’t want to stress out their parents.  For example, if they are getting bullied online or in school, they would rather suffer in silence than tell their parents. 

Are “too Many Options” Hijacking Your Parenthood?

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You begin your search to find something “new,” “fun,” and for “everyone.”  Okay, you got it!  You plan a day trip to a park that’s 1.5 hours away (it has waterfalls therefore it’s worth it).  Starting out you’re full of optimism, knowing that this time will be remarkable.  You’ll take great pictures to post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more!  Your family will share laughs, you and your partner will have quality conversations, as the kids go and explore.  Oh this is going to be a great day!

Then something happens… you leave your computer desk and all hell breaks loose!  

“MOM!  He won’t give me my shoes!”

“DAD!  I don’t have any underwear, can I be like you and skip it?”

In your own head:  (bleep!) Where did I put the charger for the camera!?

“Get in the (bleep bleep) car or NO treats!”