This poem, written by a mother who knows, expresses the heartache involved in sending our children away to college.
This article on body image explores how to tell the difference between normal teenage behavior and actions that are cause for concern. The article goes on to explain what to do if your teen’s behavior is worrisome.
Typical teenage behavior often revolves around obsession with appearance. Seize the opportunities in this article to help your kids appreciate their positive qualities and stop focusing on the negative.
Talking to your teen about issues related to body image (for example, hygiene, hairstyles, clothing, skin problems) can be difficult. Use these tips to open discussions about personal health and wellness.
If you’re concerned that your teen may have an eating disorder, read this ShortCut to learn the signs of bulimia and the signs of anorexia. If your teen fits the profile for either of these disorders, find out what to do.
Teenagers often struggle with self-esteem issues. Here are ten easy ways to help your kids feel good about themselves. These family home activities range from talking, to cooking, to playing games.
If you have a teenage or preteen girl, you will want to read the alarming gender behavior statistics about eating disorders and other adolescent behaviors that are presented in this article.
A good body image is essential to your teen’s personal health and wellness. Learn how to recognize eating disorders and find help if necessary. Get some family ideas for building teens’ self-esteem.
Between extracurricular activities and after-school jobs, time management for students in high school is challenging. Help your teens stay focused on what’s most important by helping them keep track of key assignments and other deadlines.
Between student homework, social, and work obligations, it’s typical teenage behavior to drop the ball from time to time. Parents can—and should—hone their own organizational skills to keep things on track and lead by example.
Keeping kids organized in the classroom starts at home. Check out a teacher’s perspective on how high school study skills can improve when teenagers’ books and key assignments stay in one place.
If your teenagers stress about losing homework or missing deadlines, it might be time for you to help them get organized—their high school success could depend on it.