Category Archives: Teenagers

The Risks and Rewards of Fatherhood

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jamais Jochim

TweetShareA father’s son represents his immortality; not only the kid represent his genetic immortality, but also that of what he values the most. He teaches his son what he hopes will survive to the next generation, and instills in him … Continue reading →

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Puberty Begins With The Parents

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jamais Jochim

TweetShare [Yeah, yeah; the next couple of weeks are parents...then it gets interesting...] The Parental Pardox The Parental Paradox is that the moment of purest joy and pure grief for parents is the same moment: When you realize that … Continue reading →

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Be A Parent Not A Friend

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jamais Jochim

TweetShareGeneric Warning When it comes to children, parents raise them, grandparents teach them, and uncles corrupt them give them practical experience in the mentioned topics. In other words, Daddy teaches them the basics of how to ride a bike, Grandpa … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jamais Jochim

TweetShareMoonlight streaming through the clouds hits a man. Hair grows denser and longer. Muscles bulk up. Teeth and fingernails grow longer and denser, becoming fangs and claws. In moments, the man is transformed into a raging engine of fur, muscle … Continue reading →

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Parenting teens: Encouraging responsible behavior

Posted on August 10, 2009 by admin

TweetShareArticle Source: mayoclinic.com Helping an adolescent become a caring, independent and responsible adult is no small task. Follow these parenting tips for teens, from setting limits to enforcing consequences. Adolescence can be a confusing time of change for teens and … Continue reading →

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Teen Pregnancy and “The Talk”

Posted on August 9, 2009 by admin

TweetShareArticle Source: parenting.blogs.nytimes.com Article by: Lisa Belkin The talk of Britain this past weekend was whether or not a 13-year-old boy named Alfie is the father of a one-week-old baby girl. Alfie and Chantelle, the 15-year-old mother, say the baby … Continue reading →

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Self-Esteem and Teens

Posted on July 21, 2009 by admin

TweetShareArticle by: Skye Thomas Ideally, we raise our children from the cradle to have a positive sense of self-esteem. A child that has always had a strong sense of who they are and were they want to go with their … Continue reading →

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Talking to tweens about sex, drugs and alcohol

Posted on December 28, 2008 by admin

TweetShareBy AMY KOSSOFF SMITH Certain parenting books really get my interest … from the title alone. And a recent find, “How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years,” is a perfect example. Love the analogy … Continue reading →

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4 Areas Where Parents Can Help Teens Steer Clear of Trouble

Posted on December 28, 2008 by admin

TweetShareParenting plays a big role in thwarting driving accidents, STDs, mental health problems, and more By Lindsay Lyon Article Source: health.usnews.com The teenage years are fraught with novel threats to body and mind. Yet reading up on health and safety … Continue reading →

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