Debra Beck's Blog, page 15

Teen and Parent Boundaries for Happy Families

Boundaries make for happy families!  As a parent, you know you’re supposed to be setting boundaries for your teens. However, this is easier said than done. How are you supposed to know what boundaries to set, and when you do figure it out, how do you communicate it with your teens? Parent Boundaries: Letting Teen […]

The post Teen and Parent Boundaries for Happy Families appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

How to Stay Sane on Social Media: A Guide for Parents and Teens

How to Stay Sane on Social Media: A Guide for Parents and Teens  Social media is a huge part of daily life in the modern world, and with more studies showing the negative effects it can have on us, we all need a strategy to ensure we can set limits on the internet. This is […]

The post How to Stay Sane on Social Media: A Guide for Parents and Teens appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

Teen Issues with Makeup: How Much is Too Much?

Teen Issues with Makeup: How Much is Too Much?  Even if you’re the type to spend half your bonus on expensive mascara, you still might cringe watching your daughter cake her face with far more product than she needs. Teen issues with makeup are common, but any criticisms about her appearance won’t go over well. […]

The post Teen Issues with Makeup: How Much is Too Much? appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

Do You Know Who Your Teen is Hanging Out With?

It can be a huge teen issue if you don’t know who your teen is hanging out with? When your children are little and require constant supervision, it’s easy to keep tabs on who they’re spending time with. As they grow into independent teenagers, they might become more secretive about their social lives. If your […]

The post Do You Know Who Your Teen is Hanging Out With? appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

School Gun Shootings: What Do We Tell Our Kids?

What do we tell our kids about school shootings?  Another school shooting has occurred, leaving the world heartbroken yet again. On Valentine’s Day, a former student walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and murdered 17 teens and adults with an assault rifle. This tragic event has reignited a national conversation about gun control and […]

The post School Gun Shootings: What Do We Tell Our Kids? appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

When Your Kid Says “I’m Bored” What To Do!

Bored Teenagers and Too Much Entertainment: Finding Balance as a Family Decades ago, no one would have ever guessed that we would end up with too much entertainment. From the countless programs on Netflix and cable television to the endless free entertainment on Youtube, there is no shortage of digital media. Yet, it seems that […]

The post When Your Kid Says “I’m Bored” What To Do! appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

What Happened To Teens Showing Respect?

Issue with Teen Respect: How Lazy Parenting is Creating Teen Issues It’s not hard to notice that entitlement is running rampant in our society, and many people believe that bad teaching and parenting techniques are to blame. If we don’t deal with teen issues with disrespect, what’s to stop these teens from growing into disrespectful […]

The post What Happened To Teens Showing Respect? appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

Teaching Teens about Personal Hygiene

Teen Issues with Personal Hygiene: Important Life Lessons When most parents worry about teen issues, they think about things like sex, drugs and disobedience. However, one of the most important factors in a healthy teen’s life is something that isn’t spoken about very often. Developing a strong dedication to personal hygiene at a young age […]

The post Teaching Teens about Personal Hygiene appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

Is Your Daughter Dating and How?

Teen Issues with Dating: How to Protect Your Daughter from Hookup Culture A hookup can mean anything from kissing to full sexual intercourse, depending on who you ask. This creates a lot of ambiguity that causes nervousness in parents. If you overhear your daughter talking about “hooking up” with someone, what should you do? The […]

The post Is Your Daughter Dating and How? appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.

Teen Issues Around Drugs

Teen Issues with Drug Use: Recent Statistics and Advice for Parents  Depending on who you ask, you might get a very different picture of how drugs are affecting teens in the United States. While it’s certainly true that drugs are a big problem for many teens, there’s also some good news to consider. According to […]

The post Teen Issues Around Drugs appeared first on Empowered Teens And Parents.