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Parenting during quarantine: how to help your teen cope

April 25, 2020 by Contributing Authors

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As adults struggle to work from home or fill their days with productive activities if they've been furloughed, our teenagers are struggling in a different way, making good parenting during quarantine a necessity. How is quarantine affecting teens? Many of our teens are missing out on sports, clubs, and the simple joy of leaving the house. For teenagers, attending school … [Read more...] about Parenting during quarantine: how to help your teen cope

Traveling with teens: how to help everyone have a good time

September 25, 2019 by Contributing Authors

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When you picture your next family vacation, you probably imagine one big happy family without a frown in sight. Perhaps you are strolling on the beach in matching white linen shirts, posing for your next Christmas card photo. Of course, this image rarely matches the reality, especially if you have a sullen teenager in tow. No matter how close your family is, traveling with … [Read more...] about Traveling with teens: how to help everyone have a good time

8 signs it’s time to have a talk with your teen

October 14, 2010 by Paul Banas Leave a Comment

In the past, maybe it was sex or drugs. Now add modern school issues like cyber-bullying and there are even more reasons to stay in touch with changes in your child. We recommend family dinners every night possible so you stay close to your kids. Even if you do this, you should still watch for other danger signs that mean you need to go in and talk to the school and have a … [Read more...] about 8 signs it’s time to have a talk with your teen

5 ways to parent a successful college kid

October 12, 2010 by Larry and Meagan Johnson Leave a Comment

In a recent poll of freshman students, 1 out of 10 freshmen had parents who called them every day or every other day. Another survey found that 4 out of 10 college students (38%) had parents who had spoken with or attended meetings with their academic advisors. Almost a third (31%) had parents who had called professors to complain about a grade. One in 4 described their parents … [Read more...] about 5 ways to parent a successful college kid

How to reconnect with your college student during the holidays

November 11, 2009 by Dr. Paul Arnold Leave a Comment

My son rolls up in our driveway and bounces out to hug his mom. My son is home for the Christmas break and my mind is focused on his (but legally mine) dirty SUV. As my son goes inside to get the attention and affection from his mother, I look inside the car and wonder if it is part of a science project exploring the dangers of mold and mildew from old Taco Bell wrappers. In … [Read more...] about How to reconnect with your college student during the holidays

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