Archive for January, 2007
Help your Teens Succeed in HighSchool
Monday, January 29th, 2007
If you’re like most parents of teens, you want to do everything you can to help your teenager be successful in high school. But do you sometimes feel frustrated because you aren’t sure how you can help? You want to help with homework, but don’t remember algebra? Linda Hinkle, a veteran high school teacher, is hosting a free teleseminar in which she will discuss various strategies parents can use to help keep abreast of their teen’s academic progress. You will also receive her free report “The High School Journey: What to Expect From Freshman to Senior” as soon as you sign up for the teleseminar. You can sign up and see all the details at http://www.parentsguidetohighschool.com
Set Firm Boundaries with Your Teens
Wednesday, January 24th, 2007Parenting teens can be tough. Teenagers have a tendency to push every limit they see. If you are parenting a teen, it is important to set firm boundaries.
Raising Your Teens Confidence …
Saturday, January 20th, 2007Many teens suffer through the pain of never feeling good enough. They face pressure to fit into a crowd among their peers. Feelings of inadequacy are the norm for teens, as they are many times unsure of themselves.
Here are some tips to help build your teen’s confidence:
What positive things do you do with your teen?
Monday, January 15th, 2007We all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life but it is important to take some time out for our teens. Spending one on one time with our teens is an essential part of parenting and although you may think you teen wont appreciate it, I bet he/she will.
Here is a short list of positive things that you can do with your teen:
1. Talk to your teen about his or her day daily.
2. Volunteer together.
3. Cook with your teen. Pick a day and together you both can pull together a great dinner.
4. Take a class together.
Do your teens make New Year’s Resolutions?
Sunday, January 14th, 2007Usually we talk about our family’s New Year Resolutions early in the Year. However, sadly, this year we have not even discussed them. Do your teens make New Years’ Resolutions? Do you talk to them about it? I think it is a good idea to do so that way you can remind them to follow through.
I know my teen daughter asked me before the year ended what I wanted to achieve for 2007 - of course as always I said - I want to lose weight. She has been reminding me regularly to exercise … although it is annoying at times, I appreciate it - I like the reminders. She keeps me up on my toes - I really do not want to disappoint her.
Sweet Sixteen …
Friday, January 5th, 2007My dear daughter is turning sixteen in a few days - my, has time gone by soooo quickly. I look at her face and envision her as my little baby - with chubby cheeks and a head full of curly locks - she used to say … “Mommy, I love you bigger than the moon!”
She no longer has the chubby cheeks and she takes forever in the bathroom straightening her hair … she comes out all dolled up - so pretty - so grown up.