Teenagers Articles

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Bruce Lipski @ Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 @ 2:12 PM

There are several ways to look at the question of whether teens should have jobs. Of course, in some family situations, having your teen work might not be much of an option. The economy is in trouble and along with it are many families. If these families have teens that can work, the teens just might have no choice. If they want any spending money at all, they will probably have to work for it. But what about the families that are doing all right and don't need their teens to have a... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Peter Clark @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008 @ 3:08 PM

Many people are not aware that many big name brands of cosmetics contain ingredients that are extremely suspect. Now a new study has warned about dangerous cosmetics and the effects that these products can have on teenage girls. Unfortunately the cosmetics that so many of us use are loaded with ingredients that we really ought not be putting on our faces. For example a recent study of big brand name lipsticks showed that over 50% of the lipsticks tested contained lead. Lead? Is it ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Alan Biron @ Tuesday, 21st October 2008 @ 12:02 AM

Young people seem to be in their own world full of activities and friends. Consequently, there is often little room to listen to parental advice. However, there are things you can do to help your adolescent child make the right choices. Teenagers are beginning to develop their personal identity; their points of interest are changing. Their fashion sense is improving, and they begin to experiment with many new things to satisfy their curiosity. You may be surprised by the major shifts in... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Victor Epand @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 10:05 PM

Teen girls still love getting stuffed animals for Christmas. However, they aren't interested in something too babyish. Girls between the ages of 8 and 12 like stuffed animals that are a little more high tech and sophisticated. The following suggestions can help you navigate the tricky terrain of buying stuffed toys for young ladies in the teen age group. A large number of major malls across the country have a Build-A-Bear Workshop where you can take your teen girl and let her custom ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Chad Wiley @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 11:34 PM

If you have spent any time on the Internet and have visited social media sites, then you know that there are a lot of things that as a parent you might not want your children to be exposed to. Online predators and racy banner ads are just a couple of the things that we as parents have to worry about every time our children get on the Internet. Many of the ads that are promoted on My space are sexually illicit and are not appropriate for children of any age. No child should be exposed to any ty... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Irina Webster @ Wednesday, 10th September 2008 @ 9:42 AM

What we understand from our personal experience coping with a child suffering from anorexia is that there isn't one single definitive guide or course of action for you and your child to follow that will guarantee a solution to their eating problems. Your attitude and beliefs about children and teenagers and the interaction of the parents affect the way you respond to your child. You should understand that you are not responsible for your child's illness as well as you sho... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 12:34 AM

Are the parent of a teenager? If you are, have you ever been asked by your teen to be a fashion model? While a large number of teens who want to be fashion models are girls, there are some boys who also wish to do so. Although your teen may wish to become a teen fashion model, the question is should you let them? When it comes to determining whether or not you should let your teen be a teen fashion model, there are a number of important factors that you may want to take into considerat... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Mimi Doe @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 6:38 PM

Admission to top colleges and universities has never been more difficult. Harvard broke all records this year, accepting just 7.1 percent of applicants, while Yale accepted 8.3 percent, Columbia 10 percent, and Princeton 9.3 percent. Brown and Dartmouth accepted 13 percent and 13.2 percent, respectively. Williams, Bowdoin, Middlebury, and Amherst Colleges accepted 16.3 percent, 18.4 percent, 18.3 percent, and 14.2 respectively. Swarthmore College granted admission to a record-low 15 perce... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Bob Alexander @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 9:10 PM

An evil is stalking the world now that wasn't here when I was a kid. Maybe it's been here all along but as a kid I never saw it lurking near the cotton fields of north Alabama. We knew what the devil was of course, from going to the West Huntsville Baptist Church every Sunday morning and evening, but I don't think it entered our minds to think he was walking down the same road as us. It's different for boys today. They can't have the same advantages I did growin... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Terre Grable @ Sunday, 24th August 2008 @ 8:14 PM

It is 20 minutes before the bell rings, and you are rushing out the door or at least trying to. You call out to your teenager to hurry, grab the toaster pastry from the toaster and get in the car. Meanwhile, you are putting the finishing touches on your own appearance praying that there are no red lights on the way to school. Sound familiar? Here are some tips to help your morning go smoothly: 1. Establish a routine Routines provide a sense of peace and even comfort to many pe... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Michael James @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 7:56 PM

If you're the parent of a teenager, then you know how teens like to keep up with the latest fashion trends. This is understandable, as teens are trying to establish their own identity, outside of identifying with their parents. However, there is the likelihood that some of these fashions may seem inappropriate, even to the most lenient of parents, and especially to those who are more conservative in nature. You don't really want your daughter in short shorts, or low cut tops, and you p... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Terre Grable @ Wednesday, 13th August 2008 @ 8:15 PM

It's that time of year again. You see it at the mall; hear the ads on the radio, and even in the whining of every student. It is "Back to School" season! Whether you are a parent that welcomes the return of normalcy, or one that hates to see the summer end here are 7 mistakes to avoid having a poor academic year. 1. A negative attitude Yes, academics today are tougher than when you were in school. So much so they actually increased the SAT testing scores! Yet, ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 1:39 PM

Being an adolescent has often than not been difficult for most boys and girls.Studies have shown that when puberty sets in, the confidence of boys is likely to increase while the girl's self-esteem tends to go downhill. The repercussions can be damaging at best and damaging at worst. Girls who do not feel good about themselves are very likely to suffer depression and engage in self-destructive behavior ranging from eating disorders, self mutilation to risky sexual behaviors. It is thus i... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Terre Grable @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 7:04 PM

As a parent, are you apprehensive to discuss sexuality with your teenager? Many teenagers want to be able to discuss sexuality with their parents, but may be afraid to because of the consequence or feel like their parents will not listen, become suspicious. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid when discussing sexuality with your teenager: 1. Avoidance Parents that are apprehensive to discuss sexuality with their teenagers often play the "Pretend It Is Not There Game". Paren... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Deborrah Cooper @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 12:33 PM

As an advice columnist specializing in Black and interracial relationships, I frequently receive letters from both parents and children seeking understanding and guidance in navigating the conflicts which arise in their relationship. The issue of interracial dating is fraught with the greatest amount of emotional upheaval for both parties. A reader writes: "My situation is probably typical, but for me it's very confusing. My parents adopted me from Korea. They are White. I a... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Kim Patrick @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 12:17 AM

I wanted to write about something wonderful that my 14 year old son did for me yesterday. He bought me a bunch of flowers. Big deal you say. Well, actually for me it was enormous. You see, I am a divorced person with four children, three of them boys. Did the boys ever see my ex husband buy me flowers? Possibly a few times but it was definitely not the norm. Did the kids see their dad treating me with respect? Not always. In my opinion the boys saw a pretty crazy interaction between husb... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Terre Grable @ Monday, 9th June 2008 @ 11:55 PM

While there is speculation as to whether or not we are in a recession, there is no doubt that as a country we are facing difficult financial times. While some may be pessimistic about the current financial difficulty, times such as these can be prime opportunity to educate your teenager about money. With historic foreclosure rates, recurring job losses, and volatile stock market conditions, what is it that you tell your teenager about debt and money? Here are 7 ways to debt proof your teenag... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Mike Shery @ Monday, 9th June 2008 @ 11:54 PM

Young people have mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that are real, painful, and costly. They are sources of stress for children and their families, schools and communities. The number of young people and their families who are affected by mental, emotional and behavioral disorders is significant. As many as one in five children and adolescents may have a mental health disorder that requires treatment. Mental health disorders in children and adolescents are caused by biolog... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 5:34 AM

Teen stress is the number one cause of teenage illness in the world. It can lead to damaging psychological and physical issues that may not be readily apparent. Ulcers can be exacerbated by this problem and there is frustration on the part of the parents. There are anger management treatment programs that can help get to the root cause of this stress and help teenagers deal with their anxiety in a more positive light. Parents understand the mood swings teens experience while going throug... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 2nd June 2008 @ 1:59 AM

You get your kids a motorcycle and think about the right size and the right style, but what about making it a little safer to ride on. You may not have thought of that for your kids until now. There are so many accidents on the road that a parent has to remember to work to help their child stay safe. You may have done all the right things when you were looking at a bike for them in the first place, but now they have found a way to try and hurt themselves. A good beginning to the ... more...