by Natalie | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
For the most part, the parents of today’s current crop of teens didn’t have cell phones when they were teenagers, so they didn’t have to struggle with sexting. That alone can make it difficult for parents to approach their teens about the subject. But once you catch...
by Natalie | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, Parenting Tips, Teen Behavior
Most parents hear their children say at one point, “I hate school.” As education is their main job, and likely their key source of stress, it is not unusual for teens to express their dislike of school. But problems come up when that dislike goes from the occasional...
by Natalie | Sep 6, 2019 | Blog, Parenting Tips
Having a teenager struggle with suicidal ideation—and potentially suicide attempts—can be incredibly isolating for parents and their teens, leaving parents heartbroken and scrambling for tools and answers. One of the more impactful things parents can do is open up the...
by Natalie | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog
The University of Iowa defines disrespectful behavior as: “Behavior that is rude, unpleasant, inappropriate, and unprofessional. Behavior that causes hurt feelings and distresses, disturbs, and/or offends others.” Sound familiar? If you have a tween or...
by Natalie | Jun 21, 2019 | Blog, Teen Behavior
Fourth of July makes us think of parades, family barbeques, fireworks, and summer fun, but we also need to be aware of the dangers on this holiday, especially for teens. It’s a shocking statistic, but more teens are killed in traffic accidents on July 4th than any...
