Teenagers Articles

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Don McKay @ Wednesday, 22nd February 2006 @ 11:13 PM

"One friend in a lifetime is much; two are many; three are hardly possible."-Henry Brooks Adams. True friends are rare. It has been said that friendship doubles our joys and halves our sorrows. Some may feel that friends are not necessary, sadly, to their regret, they learn all too late in life, we all need true friends. In fact, the quality of your life depends much on the quality (not the quantity) of your friendships. Healthy friendships are essential to our mental and physi... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By John Morris @ Thursday, 16th February 2006 @ 7:00 PM

Are you concerned that your son, daughter, or family member is doing drugs? Is the prospect of having to bring them to a clinic too horrible for you to even contemplate? You should take time to consider another option. Why not try home drug-testing as an alternative? 1. Why Home Drug Testing? Looking at it from an objective point of view, home drug-testing provides a lot of advantages for people who value their privacy among other things. It is also cheaper to buy a do-it-yours... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Lee Dobbins @ Sunday, 29th January 2006 @ 1:21 AM

What happened to that little angel? It’s called the teenage years and it can be trying on everyone. The combined stress of exploring their independence, the pressures of schoolwork and societal expectations and the hormonal changes your child experiences can create problems for everyone in your family. Methods of parenting that worked when your child was young may no longer be effective and If your teenager has discipline problems you may find that you need to change your parenting ... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Amanda Baker @ Wednesday, 25th January 2006 @ 1:12 AM

Congratulations! You have a teenager and he or she is dying for a room all their own. The teenage years can be very difficult, and it might be good if your teen could have a hideaway all their own - a place where they can cope with all of their day to day problems, from their exam stresses to their first heartbreak. But how do you create this perfect haven for your teen? Obviously, the room should be done differently for teenage boys and girls. Masculine colors for a young man would i... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Russ Miles @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 11:35 PM

In “Writing a Life Bio for Your Graduating Class After 40 Years of Healing ~ Part One” I said, “When my only real high school buddy, Bob Cisco, threatened to kill himself, I didn't believe that he would do it. I was right. He didn't end his life by his own hand that time. While I had departed from that church, Bob had become a Catholic. I'm sure that you remember Bob. He strutted his white four-year letterman’s sweater which he had to earn by managing the football t... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Elodia Tate @

Last week I felt like the mother in the commercial, where her son shows her a good report card, and she starts to cry. My son is growing up. He pulled up his grades. I wish he could do the same for his pants, but one thing at a time. We visited a college campus this past weekend. He was happy to find out the school was seventy percent female and he liked the food. I was happy thinking I’ll have less laundry and that he was finally happy about going to school, any school. Sch... more...

Family » Parenting » Teenagers | By Susan Dean @

Finding out you have gay children is for most of us unsuspecting parents a life changing experience. How much it changes our life depends on many factors. I know personally how it does change your life as I do have gay children. I am a mother that has been married for 26 years to the same man and have 2 wonderful sons from that marriage. I still remember from a very early age that I would marry a man and have a family of my own. My children would grow up in a happy home and they... more...