Taking photos can be a safe way for your child to express her feelings, ideas, and interests. What might be hard to say out loud, can be communicated via the real-life photos he takes. Be an eParent®! Encourage your child to share a new photo each week via Instagram or Twitter or some other photo-sharing application. […]
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Your child may know more than you do about technology, but you know what’s best for your child. While it may feel awkward when your teen provides your tech support, it doesn’t mean you relinquish your parenting role. Research shows that the style of parenting you use really matters in these situations. It’s your role […]
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Keeping tabs on your teen can be challenging as they spend more time away from home and away from your watchful eye. Yet monitoring your tween has never been more important! Getting to know the parents of your tweens’ friends is one easy way to keep tabs on your child’s activities and behaviors even when you are […]
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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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Family meals matter for teens’ safety, social skills, and health. Don’t let not knowing what to cook keep you from sharing a family meal with your teen. Be an eParent®! Spend time together as a family, start a family Pinterest board of recipes and use one to make a meal together and spend time with your […]
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Getting to know your teen’s friends will help you gain insights on how your teen handles different aspects of his or her life. Be an eParent®! An easy way to get to know your tween better is to “friend” her and her friends on Facebook. Three-fourths of American teens are on Facebook and even though […]
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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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Just about all kids in America are immersed in media-related activities. Television, social media, video games, movies, radio, music, the Internet, books, magazines, and newspapers can all be accessed through their handheld devices. Excessive access to these resources or an inability to self-monitor can prove harmful to some teens. Take care to watch for warning […]
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Does it ever feel like your tween is intentionally picking a fight? Do you ever feel ignored by your tween? Is your 9- to 14-year old ever overly critical of you? Unbelievably, arguing with parents can actually help young adolescents. Arguing with you is a safe way for your young adolescent to test his or […]
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