Teenagers
Should Your Teenage Child Become a Fashion Model?
Are the parent of a teenager? If you are, have you ever been asked by your teen to be a fashion model? While a large number of teens who want to be fashion models are girls, there are some boys who also wish to do so. Although your teen may wish to […]
How to Crack the Ivy Code
Admission to top colleges and universities has never been more difficult.
Harvard broke all records this year, accepting just 7.1 percent of applicants, while Yale accepted 8.3 percent, Columbia 10 percent, and Princeton 9.3 percent. Brown and Dartmouth accepted 13 percent and 13.2 percent, respectively. Williams, Bowdoin, Middlebury, and Amherst Colleges accepted 16.3 percent, 18.4 percent, […]
I’ll Take Yesterday’s Evil Over Today’s Evil Anytime!
An evil is stalking the world now that wasn’t here when I was a kid. Maybe it’s been here all along but as a kid I never saw it lurking near the cotton fields of north Alabama. We knew what the devil was of course, from going to the West Huntsville Baptist Church […]
Parents and Teenagers - 6 Tips For A Stress Free School Morning
It is 20 minutes before the bell rings, and you are rushing out the door or at least trying to. You call out to your teenager to hurry, grab the toaster pastry from the toaster and get in the car. Meanwhile, you are putting the finishing touches on your own appearance praying […]
Coping With Your Teenager’s Inappropriate Fashion Trends
If you’re the parent of a teenager, then you know how teens like to keep up with the latest fashion trends. This is understandable, as teens are trying to establish their own identity, outside of identifying with their parents. However, there is the likelihood that some of these fashions may seem inappropriate, even to the […]
Parents and Teenagers: 7 Mistakes to Avoid for Back to School Success
It’s that time of year again. You see it at the mall; hear the ads on the radio, and even in the whining of every student. It is “Back to School” season! Whether you are a parent that welcomes the return of normalcy, or one that hates to see the summer […]
How To Build Self Esteem In Your Teenage Daughter
Being an adolescent has often than not been difficult for most boys and girls.Studies have shown that when puberty sets in, the confidence of boys is likely to increase while the girl’s self-esteem tends to go downhill. The repercussions can be damaging at best and damaging at worst. Girls who do not feel […]
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Discussing Sexuality With Your Teenager
As a parent, are you apprehensive to discuss sexuality with your teenager? Many teenagers want to be able to discuss sexuality with their parents, but may be afraid to because of the consequence or feel like their parents will not listen, become suspicious. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid when discussing sexuality with your […]