Social Media

Ever get so angry at your teen you spouted off, “This conversation is over. You are an ungrateful brat and you’re going to do this because I SAID SO.”??? (or been tempted to say any of this?)

Your teen has developed (and is not afraid to use) higher thinking skills which can make even the simplest disagreement seem like a courtroom debate! Use discipline as a tool for teaching and guiding, not for venting or taking revenge. Be an eParent®! Instead of banning your teen from social networking sites for posting a […]

“Friending”: the act of adding someone to a list of contacts on a social networking site. NOTE: does not necessarily involve the concept of friendship (seriously…)

The online world of “friends” ranges from people your child actually knows in real life to strangers (individuals and companies) that your child has never met and with whom they have no relationship at all! Social media gives youth a way to connect with a broad range of individuals and test “friendships.” Be an eParent®! […]

Which flower describes you preteen?

The African Violet, which blooms throughout the year OR The Cereus Cactus which resembles a dead bush most of the year but for one summer night flowers with a glorious scent and then closes forever with the first rays of the morning sun. There may be days when your child resembles each of these flowers! […]

When does life begin? a) after 40, b) after coffee, c) after your kids move out, or d) after your kids who had moved out and returned home, move out for good!

Think that letter “d” can’t happen to you? The number of youth who have left home after high school and are back living with their parents has exploded in recent years. Help your child think about their future options now as this is exactly what is needed for a smooth transition into adulthood. Be an eParent®! Together with your […]

Ever feel left out when your teen talks about tweets, blogs or IM? Wish you stood a chance playing a video game with your teen?

As parents, we may not understand or even like the activities that capture our teen’s interest, but curiosity and engagement are stepping-stones to learning. By interacting with our teens around their interests, we can support their curiosity and encourage other interests. Be an eParent®! Appreciate your teen’s new skills, interests and abilities. Ask your teen to […]

Do you always lose Fruit Ninja or Words with Friends to your teen?

Teens were born into a digital world so they have the upper hand in being comfortable using technology but they don’t always know how to control their frustration or gloating when they lose or win a game. Teach coping skills and emotional control as you play with your teen. Be an eParent®! Model being a “good loser” […]

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