Tag: teens
After #Trashtag, Show Your Teens These Hashtag Challenges
The #trashtag challenge that saw teens cleaning up parks and beaches is an inspiration to us all. Can we trick teens into more good work with these hashtags?
Teen Privacy: The Closed-Door Policy
Somewhere around age 12, kids start locking their bedroom doors. Decide where you'll draw the line on tween and teen privacy.
Teenage Sarcasm: Taking a Stroll in the Snark
The eye rolls, the droll, dripping tone – if you've got a teen, you've likely had a taste of teenage sarcasm. Discover why it's normal and how to draw some lines, too.
How to Become a Potted Plant Parent for Your Tween or...
A new study shows teens need their parents around more than they might let on, so how can you be there without overdoing it? Check out these tips on being a "potted plant" parent.
Denver Mom Dancing in Snowy Traffic Standstill Embarrasses Son
What's more fun than embarrassing your teenagers? Having your video for it go viral. This Colorado mom nailed it and even got props from the Backstreet Boys.
12 Volunteer Opportunities for Teens in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Get your high school student involved in the community with one of these volunteer opportunities for teens in the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas.
Programmed to Stall: Why Do Teens Procrastinate?
Picking up steam in their tweens, adolescents seem to innately put things off, causing stress for all. Why do teens procrastinate, and what can parents do?
How Parents Can Address Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Unfortunately, abuse is common in adolescent relationships. Be sure you're vigilant – and talking to your child about teen dating violence prevention.
Why Do Teenagers Swear?
So why do teenagers swear – and what can parents do to stop it? Gain some insight and help your child clean up his or her language (sans soap).
Tips on How To Connect With Your Teenage Son
Do you ever find yourself wondering how to connect with your teenage son?Here are nine tips from a therapist.
Virginia Threatens Trick-or-Treating Teens with Fines and Jail
Several cities now have laws that slap kids over the age of 12 with penalties for going door-to-door on Halloween – and we think it's ridiculous.
Public Art by Christina Krysiak of Ferndale Wins Mural Award
Meet talented metro Detroit teen Christina Krysiak, who is one of the 2018 winners of Ferndale's community mural inclusivity contest.