Helicopter Mom and Just Plane Dad

Teenagers and peer pressure seem to go hand-in-hand when discussing issues concerning parents. Peer pressure exists as long as peers exist, from the first taste of socialization to the last. Peers serve a purpose in establishing self-identity and the place of self in the community and the world. Even a jury in a court case […]

Jodi Aman’s new book is just what every parent needs right now to help their teens feel more confident and happy. Feeling stressed out, anxious, and alone? When trying to regain control, do you double down on your efforts at being smart enough, cool enough, good enough, only to have it all backfire and make […]

As our kids age and become teenagers, bedtime becomes a bigger struggle.  Teens feel they should be allowed to stay up late and parents want to ensure they stay healthy by getting enough sleep.  It can become an argument that leaves everyone sleepless.  How can you end the teen bedtime issue? Beloved often had difficulties […]

Are you looking for a way to teach your child the value of hard work? If so, allowing them to participate in a team sport is a great idea. Studies show that children who are active are 15 percent more likely to attend college and perform 40 percent better on standardized tests. Once you child has […]

What are the Top 10 reasons we absolutely love our teens?    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 10. They are still afraid of the dark and call for us in the middle of the night.  9.  They will be leaving the nest soon and we’ll deeply miss them.  8. They can drive us around town now.  7. We get to […]