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Finding good teen advice is not always easy...88

Teen Advice For Responsible Parents

What kind of parent are you? Are parents today neglecting to give their teens the restraints that are absolutely necessary, so that they may learn how to make good choices for their future and now? Are you able to say "NO" to your teen and know with confidence that THIS is Powerful Parenting?

26 comments    family education parenting
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Raising Boys to Men

Honest, humorous, very real look at raising five (5) sons today. An experienced father discusses living with boys from childhood on.

15 comments    life advice family
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My child is being picked on at school. What do I do?

When my son was in the fifth grade he started having problems with a kid. When he first told me about it, I thought that it was just normal stuff until it started getting worse. This kid started by just...

6 comments    life advice family
This is a typical high school in crowd clique (click) or "in" crowd. Usually they consist of good-looking athletes and cheer leaders. They'll be quick to turn their noses up and exclude you if you're not "cool" enough for them. If you're struggling a82

Just Say No To High School Cliques

Reaching out to students who are struggling to fit into high school cliques I'm writing this hub to reach out to adolescents and teenagers who are in middle school (junior high), high school and even college...

13 comments    growing up cliques teen suicide
What's the easiest thing a parent can do to be a good parent? If only all life's answers were so easy.  Love your kid, love your kid with all your heart and soul.  78

How To Be A Cool Dad, But Not Too Cool Dude.

What's the easiest thing a parent can do to be a good parent? If only all life's answers were so easy. Love your kid, love your kid with all your heart and soul. I was inspired to write this article...

4 comments    counseling parenting help
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A Teenagers Guide to Parents

 Teens!  Do you just not get your parents?  Are you having trouble understanding them?  Are they getting on your nerves? If you are rolling your eyes and sighing a heavy sigh then yes you are. Parent.....

5 comments    parents teens teenagers
Give Me Hope79

The Importance of Optimism, A Foster Parent's Story

I have a story to tell. As a foster parent of over 18 years, and after parenting over 250 kids and teaching classes for 13 years, plus counseling adoptive families and families in crisis, I've been inspired...

35 comments    life advice family
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Physical Punishment - The Yes & No's of It!

Throw out the behavior, Keep the Kid! Even though I am not for hard spanking, I do not classify short swats designed to stop a dangerous behavior and get the child's attention as spanking. Certainly, parents need to be able to make these small swats for the child's safety. Let's discuss the real reason we want to spank, and see if we can make good decisions about other ways to change behavior.

6 comments    family children parenting
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My Cup Runneth Over

Living a life that is overflowing, bursting at the seams can be a constant challenge, but learning to adjust and enjoy the ride makes all the difference.

40 comments    love life family
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Over-Criticizing? Behaviors Can Change With These Tips

Raising children is not easy and parents need help. Foster children have taught me alot about what to do and what not to do. I want to thank all the kids I ever had in my home. They made me, overall, a better person and parent. I am more sensitive, more indignant over injustices, more understanding, more flexible and positive.

42 comments    love life advice
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