Archive for July, 2006
New resource for Mothers of Teens coming soon …
Saturday, July 29th, 2006
Hi moms - my friend and and co-blogger in this blog Aurelia Williams is getting ready to launch a new PODCAST called Parenting My Teen. It’ll be another awesome resource for us moms with teens. Please take a moment to visit her new site - she has lots of awesome articles geared to parenting teens. I am excited to hear her initial broadcast !
How much time does your teen spend in front of the computer?
Sunday, July 23rd, 2006My teens used to be able to stay in front of the computer for about an hour a day. They either surf the web, blog, listen to music, read and send emails. However, a month ago, I happened to check on my daughter’s blog in My Space and was saddened to see some inappropriate posts - from her and from some of her “friends”. Since then, their computer time has been limited and MONITORED. I guess I was just not expecting something inappropriate coming from my daughter’s thoughts …. am I in denial ?
Do your teens know what they want to be …
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006when they grow up?
I often talk to my teens to see if their plans have changed about what they wish to be when they grow up. My daughter is still adamant about becoming a chef. She has been saying this for 2 years now so I think she is pretty serious. She loves to bake and prepare food, but, I have to get her to like “cleaning up”. That’ll take a lot of work.
Are your teens involved in any activities?
Sunday, July 9th, 2006I personally think that extracurricular activities are very important for our teens to take part in. It gives them a chance enhance what they are good and and to work with others on something that they truly enjoy.
My 15 year old daughter is an usher in church, an ROTC Cadet and also a cheerleader. She loves all of these activities but the thing that she enjoys the most is meeting new people and working as a team with others.
What are your children interested in?
Aurelia
It is Fireworks Season.. be sure you and your teens are safe
Monday, July 3rd, 2006Hey there Moms - Can you believe that the 4th of July is just about here. I know that most teens are very excited about out the holiday and they love to light fireworks and watch them. My 15 year old daughter has already made plans to go down to the National Mall here in Washington, DC and watch the amazing Fireworks display.
Here is something that you may not know: Did you know that over half of the individuals that burnt and/or injured by fireworks each year are under 16? YIKES! I don’t like those statistics at all.