There is no doubt that for most
families, the teen years present a challenge for both parents and children.
Middle school is not fondly
remembered by most who attend. It is often fraught with scary body changes
bullying by peers and a new surge for independence. This leads to
passive-aggressive behavior (I’ll do it a minute), self-consciousness (what are
you staring at?) and self-doubt )I’m not good at anything) and/or over-confidence )well, I thought I could do
that) and of course moodiness (leave me alone).
High school is usuaslly better for
most. It is a time to really begin defining ones self realistically
contemplating the future. Skill development is accelerated to prepare for college
or job training programs. Talents are perfected. Social skills are honed and
relationships take on more of a serious nature. Peer pressure is at its max and
in today’s teen society there are more tempting sidetracks than ever.
During adolescence, kids need their
parents more than ever. Research shows that a positive family environment
including fun family activities, open parent-child communication and the
encouragement to participate in positive extracurricular and community
activities, teens are able to navigate these years with relative ease.
imagesource: parentsociety
Adolescent development
1. Ages and stages
2. Adolescent stages of development
3. Puberty information for parents and
kids
4. Stages of intellectual development in
children and teenagers
5. Stages of social-emotional
development
6. Blog post on parenting teenagers
7. Learning and school issues
Parenting teenagers
1. Raising successful teens
2. Self-esteem: how to help children
& teens develop a positive self-image
3. Shyness: how to help the shy child
& teenager
4. Coping with teen bullying
5. Coping with teen dating
6. Helping teens deal with peer pressure
7. Helping your teen develop self pride
and a good body image
8. Helping your teen understand the
value of money
9. Hip Hop: a sure way to get your
teenager moving
10. How to discuss Internet safety with
your teen
11. Tips for getting teenagers to open up
12. What to do when you don’t like your
teenager’s friends
13. Why sport is a great outlet for
teenagers
Health Issues of teenagers
1. Bipolar disorder in children and adolescents
2. Depression in children and adolescents
3. Eating disorders in adolescents
4. Teens cutting and other self injuries
behavior in children and adolescents
5. Acne in adolescents
6. Helping you teen cope with having to
wear braces
7. Menstrual disorders in adolescent
girls
8. Obesity in adolescents
9. Smoking related health problems in
adolescents
10. Diseases and conditions
11. Giving your teen space
12. Puberty information for parents and
kids
13. Creating boundaries for teen
14. When to leave your teen alone
source: childdevelopmentinfo
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