Parent Bullying
Parent bullying could easily happen unintentionally. Taking a minute to think about how you speak to your child or what you are hinting at your child is worth a second look.
Tag Archives: Parenting Teens
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Dec 10
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Dec 10
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Teen Drug Use
When our children have role models like Miley Cyrus, who was caught on video taking a hit from a bong, what are they suppose to do? Teenagers are also the target for many different tobacco companies these days and the pressure is getting greater. Dr. Hyken talks about what can be done to make sure your child makes the right choice.
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Dec 10
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What Your Teen Isn’t Telling You
Balancing teens’ need for personal privacy with appropriate guidance and intervention is a challenge nearly all parents face as their children mature. In what areas can teens be allowed some privacy and where is it necessary to step in? Dr. Hyken offers helpful tips for parents.
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Nov 10
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Halloween Costumes
It seems as though the Halloween costume market has become sexier. Whether you are a little girl or an adult female, there are many different costumes that show the midriff or come with fishnet stockings. Just because it is Halloween doesn’t mean you can dress in clothing that you would not normally deem appropriate.
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Nov 10
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Racy Halloween Costumes
When it comes to picking out a Halloween costume, remember you are the parent and they are the child. Even though it is only dressing up for one day, you are setting the stage for future costumes.
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Nov 10
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Coming to an Agreement
Coming to an agreement on curfew is a common struggle for parents and their teens. Dr. Hyken recommends embracing the opportunity to communicate with your teen, while teaching them about social responsibility and independence.
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Nov 10
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Avoiding Trouble
Your teen may need your help in learning to avoid trouble. Watch as Dr. Russell Hyken discusses the best ways to teach your teen to make informed decisions using their best judgement.
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Sep 10
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Do parents that worry raise anxious children?
Are we raising ourselves?
This question is the classic nature vs. nurture debate that has plagued man for many centuries. Let’s define these concepts a bit more clearly. Nature is the genetic disposition that we are born with such as hair color, size, intelligence, and even anxiety. Nurture is the idea that we are taught to be the way that we are—our environment impacts how we behave. No matter what side of the debate you are on, the answer to our question is YES—we are raising ourselves.
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Sep 10
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Parents Who Bully Their Kids… by accident!
Many adults believe that bullies only exist at school. Unfortunately, this is not always the situation. Many kids return home to face humiliation, verbal aggression and behaviorally manipulative parents. This blog is not about them. This blog is about the well-intentioned parent who “bullies” their child—by accident.
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Nov 09
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Teen Parenting- Celebrating Holidays with Divorced Parents
Holidays are tricky times for divorced families. For parents, it can be troublesome knowing your teen is enjoying special moments with the other parent. For your teen, a juggled schedule between families can be very disruptive and disheartening.
