One of the greatest things about teenagers is the wonder, passion, and intensity through which they see the world and live their lives. They are curious, thoughtful, and dramatic. For many teens, music becomes a major way to express themselves and feel through their emotions. The love struck teen makes a playlist of love songs. … Continue reading Connect With Your Teen Through Music
Is My Teen’s Behavior Too Risky?
Picture this scene: Mom and dad are out of town for a week. In their absence, a good friend is watching their house and their two teenagers kids. Things go smoothly Friday and Saturday night. However, the tides turn! While everyone nestles into bed Sunday evening, 16 year old James is on the phone with … Continue reading Is My Teen’s Behavior Too Risky?
Positive Parenting Tips to Build Self Esteem in Teens
Just recently, I was talking with a 16 year old teen about what it was like to be 16. He said, There is a lot of change at 16. You know it is hard to believe I am almost 17, and that 10 months ago I was just 15....there is a very big difference between … Continue reading Positive Parenting Tips to Build Self Esteem in Teens
Making a Difference in Your Teen’s Life
Parenting teens is so different than parenting younger children. Parenting young children involves teaching them about the world, giving them boundaries, and keeping them safe. The older they get, the more parents learn about who their child is and what their child needs to grow into adulthood. Home can provides a place where teens can … Continue reading Making a Difference in Your Teen’s Life
What are the Consequences & What Happens If They Don’t Work?
As parents, we know our teens are going to make mistakes. Sometimes these are small mistakes, and other times they are pretty big mistakes....mistakes that fill our souls with fear for our teen. What comes of these mistakes can vary, but one thing is for sure...eventually there are consequences for their actions. Consequences can take … Continue reading What are the Consequences & What Happens If They Don’t Work?
Motivating Teens: Helping Them Meet Their Potential
I have three children: 13 (boy), 17 (girl), and 19 (boy). Over the years, I have experienced so many feelings about being a parent, and I have asked so many questions about whether I am doing it right. I am desperately trying to establish reasonable boundaries, set fair expectations, and show unconditional and never-ending love … Continue reading Motivating Teens: Helping Them Meet Their Potential
Motivating Teens: What Does Self-Control Have To Do With It?
Think back to when you were 4 years old. What would you do if someone put you in a room with a marshmallow and asked you not to eat it? What if the person said you could have two marshmallows if you could wait 15 minutes to eat it? Would it be easier to hold … Continue reading Motivating Teens: What Does Self-Control Have To Do With It?
What Parents Can Do To Improve Communication with Their Teen
Improving communication with your teen can be challenging, but never-the-less, one of the most important things you can do to have a strong, long-lasting relationship. The trouble is, it can be hard to get children to talk once they hit the teenage years. What can you do about this? Below are 5 things you can … Continue reading What Parents Can Do To Improve Communication with Their Teen
Hope For Divorced Parents
Divorced parents can feel alienated, lost, and scared that the relationship they have with their child may slip away. It is important for parents to know that they are not alone in the range of emotions initiated as the family adjusts to the many changes they experience. Feelings of sadness and fear around losing day-to-day … Continue reading Hope For Divorced Parents
Miss Your Children? Take Action Using Safe, Secure Web Communication Tools
Divorce is rated as one of the most stressful life experiences people encounter. Dealing with your stress is important to living a productive life and requires paying attention to your emotional needs and letting go of issues that you cannot control. When you are a parent, having less contact with your children can create an … Continue reading Miss Your Children? Take Action Using Safe, Secure Web Communication Tools
Shelly D Mahon, Ph.D. 