Tackling Poor Grades In Your Teen: Not Your Typical Approach on Teens
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Tackling Poor Grades In Your Teen: Not Your Typical Approach on Teens

The pressure to bring home good grades can lead to constant tension and frustration in the home for both the parent & the teen. We know that poor grades can lead to low self-esteem in students, and, as a parent, it’s easy to get caught up worrying about your teen’s future when they aren’t performing…

TEEN DATING:  My Friends Are Dating, But I’m Not.  What is Wrong with me? #AbsolutelyNothing
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TEEN DATING: My Friends Are Dating, But I’m Not. What is Wrong with me? #AbsolutelyNothing

We all have those friends that seem to always be in relationships. When you’re the only single friend, it can be difficult to be around friends who seem so blissfully happy in their relationships. If you’re constantly surrounded by couples, it’s easy to slip into the “What’s wrong with me?” line of thinking. Even if…

How to Motivate Your Teen
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How to Motivate Your Teen

Sometimes we believe that by pushing it will lead to someone being motivated.  Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. My husband and I have been working on renovating our home slowly but surely.  We decided that we could get this gigantic corner cabinet up the two flights of stairs and down through a narrow hallway….

Acceptance – All Teens are Looking for It
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Acceptance – All Teens are Looking for It

As parents, it is hard to know how to support your children as they begin to really embrace more independence.   Sometimes, as parents, we want to point out to our teenagers what they are doing is not helpful or that they are doing it wrong. Teens often respond with resentment and anger.  It can…