If you were to ask the parent of a teenager the one recommendation they would give to parents whose kids are fast approaching those years, they would likely say, “Keep communication open.” As young children enter puberty, around 8-9 years old, they will continue to…
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Teaching Your Teen to Communicate Effectively
June 22, 2017
By the time your adolescent enters middle school, they will begin to question the world around them and especially you. While we want them to grow in their desire to question people and situations, they also need help understanding healthy boundaries between them and authority…
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Learning to Say NO | A Critical Communication Skill for Teen Boys
June 15, 2017
As adolescent boys mature into young teens, one of the most important responses they must begin to master is the appropriate use of the word “No.” When they were younger, you said NO for them. Now they must learn to make good choices for themselves…
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The Adolescent Emotional Meltdown: Tips for Parents
June 8, 2017
Have you ever stood back in awe as your adolescent emotionally melts down? You watch your child in wonder as they proceed to completely lose it over a seemingly insignificant issue. What is happening here? If you ask them why they are so upset, they…
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How to Handle Questions After the 5th Grade Puberty Lesson
May 31, 2017
What was once a simple puberty lesson at the end of 5th grade, now seems to be evolving into a talk with more advanced topics of sexuality. This means that your kids are going to come home with questions for you to explain. Hopefully, they will…
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