Social media can be a blessing and a curse for parents and teens alike. It's a great way to connect with people from all over the world, which is a boost for social skills and broadening horizons....
Category: Teen Relationships
You may remember being drawn to certain music when you were a teen. Maybe it spoke to you on a deep level that your parents didn't seem to understand. Perhaps you didn't really understand it either....
Let's be honest, it can be difficult to get through to teens via traditional means, resulting in frustration for parents and kids alike. Before long, frustration turns to anger and anger turns to...
By Samurai Mom We always struggle to find the right gifts for our two teens, especially since they hit the ages of 10-12. Either the ideas are too trendy and have no long-term value (good-bye...
by Samurai Mom As a teacher, It’s hard to watch. The shift from elementary to middle school is a difficult time for many kids and girls seem to be especially vulnerable. Left unchecked,...
By Samurai Dad Conflict is the expression of differences between people. Disagreements are a fact of life, but often uncomfortable for both teens and adults. Unless we teach strategies to...
