Eating disorders are often dismissed as a problem that impacts only teenage girls. In reality, parents with kids of all ages — both boys and girls — should be aware that eating disorders can occur in any family. In fact, over 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States will suffer from an […]
How to Handle Your Teen’s Biggest Expenses This Year
Teenagers can be expensive, but with some careful planning, you can reduce their impact on your budget and have a less stressful year. If your family has a tight budget and bunch of upcoming teen expenses, a good first step is to put together a list of the big expenses your teenager might incur this […]
How to Handle Your Reckless Teen Behind the Wheel
The teenage years are some of the most critical stages in the development of your child. It comes with many challenges including developing self-confidence and a personality. Teens find themselves sampling various behavior patterns before settling down in life. Along with all the challenges and worries that come with these years is learning how to […]
Teen Truths: What Your Parents Forgot to Tell You About Puberty
Puberty is that time in every teen’s life when hormones kick into full drive, transforming them from children into sexually mature adults. While there are classes in school and parents to talk to about the upcoming onset of changes, most information is kept minimal at best. If you’re coming up to that critical time in […]
5 Signs Your Teen Is Engaging in High-Risk Behaviors
High-risk behavior on the part of your teen puts your entire family at risk. The behavior of your child can lead to civil and criminal penalties depending on the extent of their activities. Recognizing the signs that your teen is engaging in high-risk behavior before it becomes a serious issue can save your family time, […]
Healing for the Family: 4 Ways to Help Your Teen Stay Drug Free
No parent wants to discover that their teen is addicted to drugs. After getting the teen the right care, he or she has to return home and adapt to a new reality. What happens after receiving care is just as important as what happens in drug rehab. Here are four ways to help your teen […]