Archive for March, 2008
Spring Fashion For Teens
Friday, March 21st, 2008
Part of the fun of being a teenager is keeping up with all of the hottest new trends! Each season brings along a slew of new fashions for young and old alike and the teens of the world are always happy to strut their stuff in the latest spring fashions.
Parents of teenagers know how important fashion is to them. Each teen has his or her own individual style. Some love to follow the latest trends, while others have a fashion sense all their own. Here are some of the hottest fashion trends for teens this spring:
The Little White Dress
Coping with Teen Dating - Tips for Parents
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008Most parents have some fears of the day their child will start dating. It is the big sign that they’re growing up and are entering adulthood. But it’s important to remember that they do still need you now and this is a normal development phase of the teen years. There are also things you can do to make dating easier for both of you.
Talk to your teen about what a good relationship is. While you may think your teen already knows how to date, they probably don’t. Most of their information comes from media that’s meant to be entertaining, not realistic. Make sure your child understands what it means to be in a loving and supporting relationship. Once you’re done talking, set a good example in your relationship with your significant other.
Teens & Depression - How to spot it and more
Monday, March 17th, 2008You can listen to the new Parenting My Teen show by visiting Parentng My Teen and clicking on the ‘Listen Now’ Button.
This week we are tackling the very important topic of teen depression. Gary Direnfeld, Social Worker and
child expert is joining me and we are talking about the topic from many angles; what depression is, what
type of depression teens suffer from, and how to get your teen help the help that he or she needs.
How fast does your teen go?
Sunday, March 9th, 2008
I came across a blog post today about a teen boy who was shamed by his mother for over-speeding. This 16 year old boy was caught going 107 mph in a 55-mph zone - WOW … soooo dangerous.
As part of his punishment, his car was taken away by his mom and for 1 month, he was to stand in front of his highschool before and after school holding up a sign that said “I was STUPID. I drove over 100 mph and got caught. Thank God! I could have killed me and my friends.” Some kids laughed at him but most of them understood the reason for the punishment. You can read more about this story here.