Archive for February, 2007
Teaching Your Teen About Internet Safety
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
The one thing most parents worry about most these days is internet safety. Not only because of identify theft; but the identity of your teen being stolen by some pedophile whose specific purpose is to attract teens. Teaching your teen about internet safety is paramount.
Fortunately, most internet service providers afford you the opportunity to control your kids’ usage. You can check to see what sites they been to and monitor them as closely as possible. But in those cases when they are using a computer outside the home, the risks are more dangerous.
Does Your Teen Suffer From Depression?
Saturday, February 24th, 2007Does your teen have a tendency to sleep late on school days? Do you have trouble getting them out of bed to go to school? Are they not eating properly? Are they spending a great deal of time in their rooms with the music blasting? Is the music foreboding? Are there dark and disturbing posters hung in your teen’s room? Does your teen seem listless and moody? Has your teen become isolated from friends and family members? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you may have a teen who is suffering from depression.
Does your teen need privacy?
Saturday, February 10th, 2007If you are parenting a teen, you’ll probably have noticed several changes and emotions in your teen you haven’t experienced before. It’s not unusual for many teens go through bouts of pouting fits, screaming rages and even total isolation from family.
This can be due to hormonal and emotional changes as well as a cry for independence. It’s important to give your teen a certain amount of privacy during this period.
Here are some reasons why every teen needs their privacy:
Teens and Mood Swings
Saturday, February 3rd, 2007Is your teen driving you crazy with their wild mood swings? Teenagers experience great difficulty while going through their hormonal changes. These tips will help you cope with your teen’s mood swings.