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Talking to Your Teenager about the Consequences of Drinking and Driving
By Joe Murray · 12 years ago
The first mistake which many parents make in this area is to assume that they do not need to raise the subject until their own teenagers learn to drive. You do not need to be ...
Parenting Tips: Giving Advice to Your Teenager
By Adam Gilchrist · 12 years ago
The short answer to this question is don’t. Now at first glance this probably sounds ridiculous, after all parents have more experience of life and most would agree that a parent's job is to pass ...
Should Your Teenager Pursue Part-Time Work?
By Joes Murray · 12 years ago
There are typically two types of employment opportunities for teenagers; part-time work or internships. Both have advantages and disadvantages depending on purpose of pursuing work. Part-time jobs are paid employment and can also be seasonal ...
Effective Communication with your Teenager
By Joes Murray · 12 years ago
Communication with the teenager is extremely important, however many of the typical changes that occur during adolescence tend to interfere with the effectiveness and amount of interaction between parent and child. In addition to the ...
Start Preparing Your Teenager for College
By Joe Murray · 12 years ago
Education needs to be a priority in your teen's life. It is very important for your teenager to be taking the right courses in high school. You'll need to work with your teenager's school to ...
Parenting Tips: Teaching your Teenager to be Financially Responsible
By Joe Murray · 12 years ago
Below are some simple steps you can take to teach your teens to save and spend money wisely: 1. Be a financial role model. Teenagers see how you spend your money. If they see you ...