There is no relationship as close and as strained as the mother-daughter relationship, especially during the teen years. The difficulty in this relationship is highlighted with drama and humor in a show called Gilmore Girls. If you have watched this show you know the difficulty Lorelai Gilmore (mother) had with letting Rory (daughter) make mistakes while still being a loving mother who was there to offer guidance.
Technology and Connection
Smart phones, iPod, iPad, tablets, laptops, television, and every other device that gives connection– we are more connected than any other time in history. To think that one would need to wait a week or month to hear back from a family member or for a business deal is not comprehensible. Even when people are in the same room, text messages, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook dominate the conversation rather than meaningful conversations with those present in the room. Couples do not wait until they return home from work to talk about their day. These couples use Face Time, Skype, text messages, iChat, or various chat programs to stay connected with their significant others and friends throughout the day. From teens to retirees, people are connecting themselves in every possible, technological way.
My Teen Would Never…Cheat!
What do you think your teen would do if you were not watching? Many parents hope their teens would make good decisions, but what do you think would really happen?
The Sandusky Case and its Painful Ripple Effect
With news of sanctions against Penn State, the statue of Joe Paterno being placed in storage over the weekend, and the FBI report about to be released, the case of Jerry Sandusky continues to reverberate long after the jury has rendered its verdict. The case has brought to light the … Read More
Communicating with your teens
Three more tips to help open the lines of communication with teenagers. Request your teenager’s opinion. I know this sounds dangerous, but often parents can be stubborn or controlling and issue an ultimatum or make a demand rather than actually listening to their teenager. Often it is easier to focus … Read More
Communication Tips for Parents of Teenagers
As parents, there are some ways to help facilitate good communication with your teenagers. I am suggesting three. When you have something in particular that you want to talk about, limit the time and stick to the subject. We’ve all been involved in conversations where the other person monopolizes the … Read More
Understand your Teen’s Wild Decisions
If you have been around a teen for more than an hour you will start to realize teens make decisions in the world differently than adults. Many parents have wondered if their teen is thinking at all sometimes. What research shows is that your teen is thinking, but just with … Read More
Having trouble speaking “teen”?
Many parents want a better relationship with their teens but navigating the “push-pull” of teen years can be challenging. The teen years are all about young adults figuring out who they want to be in this world. Parents often start to feel the “push” when teens are attempting to separate … Read More
The Key to Happy (and Healthy) Teens!
I’m sure some of you are thinking this post is “too good to be true” and if it isn’t, then you’re expecting me to outline a magic trick. No magic trick here—only a way you are tweak your everyday routine in order to cater to your teens healthiness and happiness. … Read More
Computer and Video Games
Are you familiar with the term “Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG’s) or First Person Shooter (FPS)? Maybe you are too familiar with these terms. Have you let your work performance or school performance slip in the last few months? Is all that you think about, when you are … Read More