Parenting teens is no easy task during a typical year. The past year or so, along with its unpredictability and isolation, has taken an enormous toll on the average teen's mental health. "Lockdowns and school closures have led to greater incidences of obesity and eating disorders," The Wall Street Journal reports. Plus, teens are markedly more likely to report symptoms of … [Read more...] about How to help teens manage anxiety
How to help your teen take care of braces
For some teens getting braces is an exciting time in their lives, but for others, it is their dreaded nightmare. If you're trying to help your teen take care of braces, you are not alone. There are many parents who struggle to ensure that their teen is coping with their braces. Sometimes resistance to follow rules from their teen can be the main factor. If your teen is … [Read more...] about How to help your teen take care of braces
How to prepare your young adult for their move to a big city
Parenting comes with many responsibilities. Parents want what is best for their children and want to give them a foundation for a successful life. Eventually, however, the little birds need to leave the nest. When your child goes out on their own, there is much preparation that needs to be done beforehand. There are several pieces of advice that you can use to help prepare your … [Read more...] about How to prepare your young adult for their move to a big city
How to get outside with your family this spring
Parenting is a tricky balance between doing what you want, making your children happy, and finding things that you can do together. For example, there are many activities that you can do together outdoors that help to bring you closer as a family and gives your child a little more exercise at the same time. Below are a few ways to get outside with your family this … [Read more...] about How to get outside with your family this spring
How to reduce your child’s screen time
With the pandemic keeping our kids mostly out of school and learning from home, many kids are using computers and tablets now more than ever before. That's why it's a good idea to make sure that you reduce your child's screen time during the rest of the day. While there's nothing wrong with video games and YouTube now and then, your kids are still kids and they need to be up … [Read more...] about How to reduce your child’s screen time