Teenagers Articles

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Terre Grable @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 11:59 PM

If there is one area of the family cycle that provides an optimal opportunity for forgiveness, it would be the teenage years. Often filled with times of conflict and frustration, the teenage years can be a great time to exercise forgiveness. As a parent, you can provide the best education of forgiveness both as a teacher and example. Many teenagers have a false misunderstanding of what it means to forgive. And who can blame them? After all, if you were to ask a thousand different pe... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Kenneth Scott @ Wednesday, 26th March 2008 @ 3:50 AM

Children are growing up too fast these days fro anyones comfort. They seem to learn faster and as long as it is limited to this all parents seem to revel in the thought that their child is a fast learner. But this also implies that they will enter start behaving like teenagers much sooner. Teenagers seem to grow up and change from playing to dolls to applying make-up almost overnight. It sometimes comes as quite a shock to the parent who has not been looking hard enough. The media and exp... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Kenneth Scott @ Wednesday, 26th March 2008 @ 12:07 AM

Adolescence is probably the most befuddling time that an individual goes through. It is a time when you are no longer a child but have yet to enter complete adulthood. This age of incomplete maturity can be extremely dangerous. There is many a fall in the attempt of the young fledglings to spread their wings and fly. There is a conflict between the child and the emerging individual who has his own opinions and preferences. Have obtained a considerable understanding of how the adult world ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Kenneth Scott @ Wednesday, 26th March 2008 @ 12:04 AM

If you are a twenty-something person who wants to make friends and chat with teens over the Internet, teen message boards are the place for you. There are many teen message boards online, and they were constructed to give teens a chance to make new friends or meet up with old ones by discussing interesting topics any time of the day or night. Teen message boards are web applications that encourage computer users to conduct discussions with each other over the Internet. If you want to expl... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Kenneth Scott @ Tuesday, 25th March 2008 @ 11:55 PM

One of the biggest and probably the only curse of teenage are the bouts of acne that appear on the youthful skin of adolescents. Acne is a prolonged skin problem that induces inflammation in the oil-producing sebaceous glands. Acne can strike on any one or all areas like the face, neck, back or chest. It can surface anytime between the age of ten to thirteen and plague a teenager for the next five to ten years. Acne is not gender and can annoy both young men and women alike. The causes, h... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Greg Writer @ Monday, 24th March 2008 @ 7:57 AM

Some parents believe social networking sites can help kids become successful adults. These actual or perceived benefits of social networking sites are the recent topic of a study that asked parents: how important are social networking sites to your kids? In this order, here are the areas that topped the list of reasons why parents believe online social networking is important: 1. Improve reading/writing skills 2. Learn to deal w/ difficult situations/resolve conflicts 3. Lea... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Larry Waldman @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 4:03 PM

Mrs. Sampson comes home from work. As she pulls into the driveway, she notices that the garbage can is still out and the newspapers are not in. She enters the house through an unlocked door. The kitchen is a mess due to her son fixing himself a snack. She can tell what Todd has eaten, as every item, including bread, salami, cheese, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and pickles, remains on the counter. She hears loud rock music blaring from a bedroom. She goes there and looks in. ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Terre Grable @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 5:10 AM

You drive them to school. You attend their sports games. You even have an occasional meal with them. Yet, you still feel like the relationship with your teenager is superficial at best. You want to be "the go to person" for your teenager, but are not sure how to "break into their world." There may not even be a lot of conflict between you two, but you still feel more like strangers than confidantes. Wouldn't it be great if you could connect with your teenager? ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Mike Shery @ Friday, 14th March 2008 @ 3:13 PM

People can get involved with alcohol and drug abuse in various ways. Unfortunately, experimentation with alcohol and drugs during adolescence is very common. After all, teens often do not see the link between their actions today and the possibility of dire consequences tomorrow. They also have a tendency to feel indestructible and invulnerable to the problems that adults experience. Using alcohol and tobacco at a young age increases the risk of using other drugs later. Some teens will... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By keishon martin @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 12:48 PM

It is obvious that the MySpace website is really great for making new friends connecting with old friends no matter whats you age and also promoting oneself whether you are a recording artist graphic designer, model or actor. But there are several very dangerous drawbacks in letting your children to surf freely online within the MySpace network of millions of users worldwide. Which heightens the risk of being approached by predators. First of all you need to understand that all MySpac... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Mike Shery @ Friday, 7th March 2008 @ 2:52 AM

Perhaps you have discovered that one of your children or adolescents use alcohol and other drugs. It is important to know that some kids do develop serious problems in this area which require professional help. Such programs include inpatient treatment, office counseling, twelve step programs, and inpatient units for individuals who have both emotional and substance abuse problems. There are a variety of substance abuse treatment programs available. The decision to get treatment for your ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Mike Shery @ Thursday, 6th March 2008 @ 4:07 AM

When teens become overloaded with stress and, as is often the case, it is ineffectively managed, it leads to frequent worrying, isolation, acting-out, illness or destructive attempts to cope, such as drug and/or alcohol abuse. When kids perceive a situation as difficult or painful, mental and physical changes take place that prepare them to protect themselves from danger. This is called the fight, flight, or freeze response. It is characterized by a more rapid pulse, heart palpitations, i... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Terre Grable @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 8:32 PM

Well, the flu season is definitely here. In our house alone, we have experienced viruses and the flu back to back. Ugh! As a parent, it can become overwhelming trying to finagle your day job, household responsibilities, and caring for sick family members. Here are some tips to keep your sanity during the flu season with your teenager. 1. Seek medical attention If your teenager is exhibiting symptoms, then seek medical attention. Only a medical professional can diagnose, and tr... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Kenneth Scott @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 7:23 PM

Turning sixteen means the keys to a set of wheels that is what makes it such an important day in most young peoples lives. It is not just the fact of driving, it is the thought of the new found freedom that it brings with it. It is the threshold to a new phase in your life, the stepping stone to independence and the big world out there. It is cutting away from the apron strings. But it is essential to remember that it takes preparation and training. This is when the basics of driving will be in... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Terre Grable @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 5:05 PM

It's a few weeks before Valentine's Day, and how is your relationship with your teenager? Chilling as the cold frosty weather outside? Or is it warm and cheery that comes from the comfort of peace and tranquility? Is your home filled with contention or harmony? Not that any special holiday is needed, but Valentine's Day can be a great time to begin a new with your teenager. Here are some ideas on how to share Valentines' Day with your teenager: 1. Say yo... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Kenneth Scott @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 1:13 PM

For most issues related to teenagers, fads rule the roost. And skin care issues are highest among teenager. Today any medium, be it magazines, newspapers, television or the Internet are inundated with skin care related articles. These articles could include various therapies and homemade solutions for skin care. Ranging from the totally natural to those which involve chemicals, these articles provide the reader with the much needed solutions to their skin related problems. These days the ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Mike Shery @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 10:41 PM

All of our teens experience daily stresses and can benefit from learning proven stress management skills. When they perceive a situation as threatening, hard, unpleasant or painful, they often do not have sufficiently mature resources to cope with the level of frustration that results. Consequently, they experience even more stress and the cycle goes on and on. No wonder our kids have so many problems. Sources of teen stress include: Demands and frustrations generated by challen... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 4:16 AM

If you have brought up your children with love and care, and they show signs of having inculcating the morals and ethics that you so carefully instilled in them, you are bound to feel proud of it. However, this is no reason to rest on your laurels. If they are now in their teens you have very important reasons to be all the more cautious now. Due to reasons beyond their control, teens tend to forget all that they learn from their parents in certain situations. One such situation is when t... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Tulum Dothee @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 5:28 AM

How old should children be for family meetings? Never underestimate your child's ability to participate and benefit from a family meeting. I have done them with success with children 15 months old and would not hesitate to include an infant. The thing to remember is that you are creating a format so that you can come up with solutions as a family. This makes the family unit the authority instead of just you (which is a set up for power struggles). So when you begin having me... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Richard Sherland @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 5:10 AM

Well a week doesn't go by that someone isn't telling me about their problems with their teens. I wish the was a 100% right answer to there questions but all families are different and there's no definite answer in some cases. I can only try to lead people in the right direction. The truth is that, while there are of course many common threads that run through the world of parenting, and methods that have stood the test of time, we are all quite different people with our ow... more...