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September 12, 2016
How Are Your Communication Skills With Your Teen?
“Listen to me, don’t talk back, what’s the matter with you? You’re grounded” Who is this Father talking to? It appears that he is talking to his daughter, but his daughter is clearly not there. His daughter is so shut down that she is no longer able to hear what her father is saying. I […]
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September 5, 2016
Is your Teen Pulling Away? If So Why?
Why is your teen pulling away? It is a question many parents ask me. I can totally understand their concerns because there are many reasons why your teen could be pulling away, one being the normal process of separation, the rest being possible drug use, depression or just working through their own stuff. If it […]
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August 29, 2016
Help for Teens: Cultivating Good Mental Habits Through a Mentor
Cultivating good mental habits through a mentor programs for girls Most of us have a negative inner voice and don’t even realize it. This isn’t exactly a teen issue, but if teens can get a handle on this problem from a young age, they will experience a vastly improved life. Cultivating self-awareness isn’t something we’re […]
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August 22, 2016
Technology and Teens: Handling the Negative Effects
As parents it’s hard to handling the negative effects of technology with our teens. It can’t be denied that technology offers us a lot of great things. We can have products delivered to our homes, speak with friends on the other side of the planet and find information about anything within a few seconds. It […]
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August 15, 2016
Boosting Self-esteem Through Meditation: Teaching Your Teen
Teaching your teen how to meditate may help her self-esteem. Boosting self-esteem in a chaotic world can be difficult. Even the most mature souls struggle with insecurities, but for a confused teen with an immature mind, it can be almost impossible to keep a good sense of self-esteem. Bullying is rampant in our society, which […]
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August 8, 2016
Advice for Teen Moms
No parent wants their daughter to be a mom when she is in her teens, but when she is, here is some advice for Teen Moms. It can’t be denied that teen moms have a burden that most people can’t understand. Not only do they face all of the typical challenges of motherhood, but they […]
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August 1, 2016
Got Empathy?
This is another article I did in the Imagine magazine about having empathy. To view the rest of the magazine, see the link below. Got Empathy? Is empathy something that some people are naturally born with and others aren’t? Is it a learned trait or an inherent quality to be brought forward? How can we […]
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July 25, 2016
Body Issue with Teen Girls
This issue about body image is always up for teens I talk to and for myself. It seems like it is one of the toughest issues to overcome. Even when I am talking with grown women, it comes up. I just wanted to post this video for you to watch and the stats regarding body […]
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July 18, 2016
The Dating Scene with Teens!
Teens are dating at a much earlier age than even 10 years ago, but I realized that dating is an outdated word and action. Teens don’t date anymore, they hook up! They hang out and hook up and never become boyfriend and girlfriend. Even though the times have changed in how teens get together, there […]
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July 11, 2016
Summer Teen Jobs
I post this blog each summer to help teens who may be looking for a job. Share this with your teen. Summer is here and the teens are out their actively looking for jobs that suit them. Or are they? Some are while others are thinking about relaxing for the summer and just having fun. […]
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