As the parent of an adolescent, you’re likely spending a lot of time searching the internet for answers and guidance to understand the changing nature of your relationship with your child. You may be learning about the fascinating changes going on in your child’s brain…
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Respect the First Crush
January 14, 2019
New Parenting Challenge: Your adolescent’s first crush Your adolescent son or daughter will likely have a first crush as they mature through puberty. They are going to be incredibly insecure as they venture into the scary world of a love interest. So it’s important you…
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Parenting an Adolescent: You Are Making A Significant Impact
December 18, 2018
When it comes to knowing what your adolescent understands about puberty, it is never too late to teach them. It becomes a little more difficult to get their attention after about 11 years old, but there are still important points for them to understand. Some…
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Adolescence: The Drive for Independence
December 4, 2018
One predominant characteristic of the adolescent years is a drive for independence. They will resist control at all costs. They are creative and determined to make their own choices and secure their own destiny. Therefore, they will find a way to be free as your…
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Inspiring a Thankful Spirit in Your Adolescent
November 26, 2018
Most adolescents are not known for their thankful spirit. But, now is the time to inspire it. The rapid brain development happening during their adolescent years is when you can make a difference in how they will think as a young adult. Adolescence is the…
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