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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Figuring out “WHO AM I?” is an important piece of teenage development. This identity formation is a time when tweens “try on” new ideas, experiences, and beliefs. The things your child likes or dislikes are often the face he chooses to show the world as he figures out his personality. Be an eParent®! Spend time […]
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Teen: “Do we have to stop at Aunt Carol’s on the way home? My friends are waiting for me.” Parent: “It will just take a moment. She loves seeing you and it will save me a trip.” Teen: “Whatever but she is your sister not mine. I am not getting out of the car.” Ouch! […]
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Even though your tween may be more involved in shaping some family rules, there are still non-negotiable issues, like safety or screen time, which you will need to enforce. Identify your non-negotiable issues and then maintain these rules in the family. Be an eParent®! Remind your child about the rules that are firm and can’t […]
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Extracurricular commitments, homework, and friends can quickly subtract from tweens time to sleep. This can be especially difficult for middle school students who need 9-10+ hours of sleep. Be an eParent®! Help your child get a good night’s sleep by minimizing screen use two hours before bed. The bright light, especially from tablets that […]
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Monitoring your tween’s activity is important for his or her well-being (and your peace of mind). As tweens becomes more independent, ask where they are going, what they will be doing and who they will be with when they leave the house. Help your tween understand that these questions aren’t intended to be an invasion […]
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As teenagers mature, they experience increasingly complex life situations that often lead to stress and frustration. Teens need to learn how to adjust to having more pressure and responsibility in their home lives and at school. Be an eParent®! Humor is an important coping skill. Snapchat your teen with a photo of yourself making a […]
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You may increasingly find yourself in situations where you feel angry or afraid of your teen’s intense emotional outbursts and respond by shouting back, punishing or avoiding the situation. While these are perfectly natural responses, they generally do not help to resolve conflict situations. Teenagers require the support of their parents and others to learn how […]
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Has your tween become more moody, intense and critical in the last few years? This is normal! Understand that your tween is changing in so many ways – much like when she went from a baby to a toddler. Letting your tween know that he is terrific means a lot, especially when he isn’t feeling […]
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Chocolate, exercise and technology – all can be too much of a good thing! It can be easy to forget that tweens look to us for clues about how to use digital media. The more we bring technology into our lives, the more they notice our escalating use. This makes it important to model healthy […]
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