Many teen boys and young adult men feel disconnected from society. These tips can help parents avoid the lost boys epidemic.| parentingteensandtweens.com
With one child entering his last year of middle school and another starting this fall, I am in the thick of what is considered one of the most challenging times for parents. Before my oldest entered middle school, I thought I understood what to expect. I attended the orientations, spoke with parents of older children,… The post Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes as a Middle School Parent appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Inside: Energy drinks and teens are not a great combination, and parents need to understand why and what can happen if their child is over-consuming these beverages. From long hours spent traveling to athletic competitions to late nights studying for exams, many teens seek an extra energy boost to help them fulfill the daily challenges… The post Why You Should Care If Your Teen is Consuming Energy Drinks appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
We all want our kids to be vulnerable with us, but parents of teens should focus on building emotion transparency instead.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Parenting adolescents can be a rocky road, but these seven simple consequences for teens can help redirect misbehavior.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Middle school may seem early, but it is the perfect time to help your kids uncover their dream careers using these four tips.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Worried your teen is spending too much time in their room? Here are 25 ways to get then out of their room and back into the world again.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Teaching my kids to give their time and energy to real friendships where friends show up for them is a hard, but important lesson.| parentingteensandtweens.com
It can be hard when a teen pulls back from phsical affection. Here are 20 ways to demonstrate love to a teen who doesn't want a hug.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Parents of teens are taking career breaks (it's called a "teen-ternity") because they know their kids need them now more than ever.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Watching a middle school friendship ending can be hard on you both. Here are some simple tips to help you guide your child through it.| parentingteensandtweens.com