Both parents and rock stars spend endless hours on the road with too many people in the vehicle! Take advantage of this time on the road to have your child (and their friends) and talk about issues that matter, like local politics, current events, or religious differences. Sometimes not being able to make direct eye-contact […]
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Eeny, meeny, miney, moe Catch a tiger by the toe Tech school, college, I don’t know Mom or dad, tell me (don’t tell me!) where to go. Helping your tween choose a college or career path is not a game of chance. Your tween may view the world as a place of countless possibilities, full […]
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Parenting is hard work and even harder when it is done alone or in isolation. Those who are most able to ride out storms and rough waters seek out support from others. When you’re feeling supported and secure, you are better able to care for yourself and, in turn, your child. Be an eParent®! Take the time […]
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As tweens develop their own identities, they often push away from their parents. The connections involving you and your child are important! Networking with other parents can help you find resources that can provide positive relationships, guidance and activities for your tween. Be an eParent®! Create or join a social media group with the parents […]
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Your teen’s new ability to appreciate and use sarcasm means they are entering a new era of brain development! Your child is moving from the literal to the abstract. For example, a younger child’s understanding of “you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink” is very different from a teen’s […]
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A major task (and challenge) for 9-14 year olds is to adjust to their physically and sexually maturing bodies. While the physical development isn’t different than it was 30-40 years ago, how tweens and parents learn about puberty has changed. Be an eParent®! Bookmark informational websites on puberty (such as those listed below) on your […]
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While your child is still too young to vote in upcoming elections, the political season can offer some great topics for you and your teen to connect on. Teens love to have their opinions be known and it isn’t too early to build excitement and encourage your child to become active in civic issues. Be […]
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Your heart might cry, “I wish you were here,” when your child visits their other parent (or you might do a happy-dance at the idea of some child-free time). Your child, however, probably bounces back and forth between wishing for one parent while with the other because both parents mean the world to a child. […]
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Children love to give gifts, especially to the most important adults in their lives – like their parents. Support the relationship your child has with his or her other parent by assisting your child in celebrating special days, such as the other parent’s birthday or a special holiday. Be an eParent®! Set a budget and then […]
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Friends and family might offer their help and support as you are parenting solo. However, they often don’t know what to do to be helpful and it may be hard for you to identify what they can do when they offer. Be an eParent®! Like and share pages or websites relevant to your child and […]
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