Parenting Teenagers
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Imperfect Parenting
Less than perfect? Who isn't!
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Tutoring Your Teen in Math
The final article in the tutoring series: help your teen master his math.
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Tips for Tutoring Your Teen in Reading
Help your teenager learn to read.
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Preparing to Tutor Your Teen
You've decided to tutor your teen yourself. Learn how to make the process a partnership.
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Hiring a Tutor for Your Teen
Does your teen need a tutor? Find the best one for your child and learn to work with him.
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Summer School?
Your teen didn't finish the year with good grades. Will summer school help?
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Teens and Job Fairs
Job fairs can be an ideal job search tool for teens who know how to make a good impression on adults.
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Teens and Grandparents
Don't let your teens regret that they never knew their grandparents. Learn some easy bonding tricks.
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Positive Peer Pressure
Not all peer pressure is bad. Help your teen become a force for good.
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Raise Your Own Child
Too many parents are turning over the real work of parenting to teachers and church leaders. Here is how to take back ownership of your job.
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It's Not a Crime to Be a Teenager
Society views all teens as potential criminals. How does this affect our children?
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Praise vs. Correction
Will correcting your teen hurt his self-esteem?
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When Education is Unchallenging
Is your bright teen bored with his classes? Too easy? Too rote? Try these tips to stimulate his mind.
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Driven Teens
Is your teen pushing too hard to get into a good college? Consider slowing her down.
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Teens and Grief
Help your teen learn to cope with the death of someone special.
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The Search for Heroes
Where is your teen seeking heroes and role models? Help him choose wisely.
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Teen Socialization
Your teen isn't a social butterfly? Maybe that's okay.
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Attending a College Fair
It's time for your first college fair. Learn how to make it a success.,It's time for your first college fair. Learn how to make it a success.
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Mom, Can I Have a Party?
Your teen or preteen wants to have her first party. How will you make it a success?
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Middle School Uniforms (2 of 2)
Are school uniforms dangerous to your child?
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School Uniforms: An editorial (1 of 2)
Should parents allow their child to wear a school uniform? What messages are we sending our children?
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Homework Hassles
Is homework turning into a major hassle? Your child can learn to take full responsibility for his education.
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Rules: Putting Them into Perspective
Are your rules making a difference in your child's life-or are they just a power trip?
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Choices and Consequences
The choices your teen is making every day can affect the rest of her life. Teach her how to evaluate the consequences of her actions.
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Got a Scooter? Wear a Helmet!
Those new scooters are all the rage with kids, but they aren't worth dying over!
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Very Scary Middle School
Is your child entering middle school for the first time? Help him to be prepared.
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Keeping Teens Safe on the Internet
Are teens old enough to surf alone? Learn how to keep your teen safe on the Internet.
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Parents On the Bleachers
Parents of athletes have a responsibility to stay on the sidelines.
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Teens and Volunteer Work
The world is full of people needing your help. Take your family and go find them.
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Your Teens's First Job Search
Is your teen ready to get a job? Make sure to share these tips.
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Your Teens' Babysitting Business
Does your teen want to start his/her own business? Try babysitting with a professional touch.
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Starting Over
Has your relationship with your teen completely disintigrated? It's not too late to start over.
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Teenagers and Chores
Do your children have chores? If not, why not? It's time to put those kids to work!
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Homeschooling Teenagers: How it Works
Many people who think homeschooling is great for children wonder if it still works for teens. Find out how we do it with our three teens.
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Preparing Teens for Their First Election
Your teenager will be voting for the first time. Is he ready to make hard choices?
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Helping Teens Survive a Move
Did your teens announce that their life would be ruined by your upcoming move? Survival tips for moving with teens.
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Teaching Teens to Manage Money
College students frequently destroy their credit rating. Start now to teach your teen how to manage his money.
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Parenting the New Driver
Driving is such an exciting privilege. Make sure your teen understands it is a responsibility as well. Learn how to get your teen through the novice stage of driving.
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Helping Teens Manage Their Learning Disabilities
It's time for your teen to begin taking responsibility for managing his learning disability.
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Dating: Set the Rules Early
Before the first date, make sure the rules are clear.
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Coping With Media: What Will You Allow?
Media influences can be dangerous. You know you need to set standards, but how will you help your teen understand why you are doing it?
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Family Night: Not Just for Games
A weekly family get-together can preserve bonds and create memories for an eternity.
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Parenting Goals for the New Millennium
The new year is the perfect time to rethink the path your family is taking.
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Family Rules That Teach Self-mastery
Throw out your Thousand-Rule Book, and replace them with guidelines that will safeguard your children for life.
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Meet Kathy Boller, High School Counselor
The high school counselor is an under-rated school resource. Meet one of the best.
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Listen to Learn
Listen to your teens talk. You might be surprised by what you learn.
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The Oldest and the Youngest: Building Sibling Relationships
Help your teen build a relationship with a much younger sibling.
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Setting and Enforcing Curfews
Setting a curfew and how to enforce it.
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