Recent studies on teenage brain development shed light on the most perplexing behaviors teens demonstrate. Poor planning, risky behaviors, and faulty reasoning aren´t because teens just want to rebel. This article describes in simple terms how teen brain growth affects their behaviors and gives parents suggestions to help their teen safely navigate these difficult years.
Words: 635 Downloads: 0 Category: Teens By: Kathy BateselWhat should you do if your teen announces that she wants to take a year off before heading to college? There´s no need to panic. Parents may worry that a gap year will be expensive and disrupt their child´s education. Fortunately, there are several low-cost gap year options that will also position teens for college and career success.
Words: 553 Downloads: 0 Category: Teens By: Kathleen KennedyWhen your teenager receives an iPod or other type of music player, that´s a good time to establish some rules, especially in regard to taking the music player to school. Ever since iPods began soaring in popularity, middle school and high school teachers have struggled with whether to allow the music players in the classroom. One of your first steps should be finding out school and classroom rules.
Words: 377 Downloads: 0 Category: Teens By: Ross2012As teenagers start high school, grades become increasingly important. Encourage efficient study time by providing your child with an appropriate space. Here are some tips on how to create an environment which encourages concentration and study for your teenager.
Words: 469 Downloads: 0 Category: Teens By: Isabella DellacquaHow do you prepare to send your teen overseas for a short term trip? How do parents know what to expect if they´ve never traveled outside of the U.S.? This in-depth article focuses on both the obvious (passports) and the not so obvious (each parent needs a passport too, in case of emergency). The author has traveled to foreign countries as a teen, lived overseas in several parts of the world, and while there, acted as host to short term teen groups. This article can be shortened upon request, or rewritten for teen readers.
Words: 2017 Downloads: 0 Category: Teens By: eekaneAs a parent, talking with a teenager about any subject may be difficult. A conversation about underage drinking, however, could be one of the most important conversations parents have with their children. This article tells parents how to approach the subject with their teenager.
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