by Amy LeForge | May 9, 2014 | Adolescence
As our little darlings enter their teen years, our job is to foster their independence and self-sufficiency. As parents, our ultimate goal is the same: to raise kids who will, eventually, venture out into the great unknown and leave us in much-deserved peace. The...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 29, 2014 | Adolescence
Editor’s note: as a parent who hasn’t gone through sending children to Prom yet, I feel compelled to say that while of course making memories are important, so is staying out of debt. If you can’t pay cash (or better yet, have your teen contribute...
by Brionna Kennedy | Apr 27, 2014 | Adolescence, Tween
The idea of allowing your children to stay home alone can cause you to be anxiety ridden, but there are considerations to make and suggestions to take to make the experience smooth for everyone involved. As you make your decision, remember that 12 is the rule of thumb...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 25, 2014 | Adolescence
Even if they never say it aloud, most people hope to leave their mark on the world somehow, to do something that stands out like a beacon that states “I was here.” In a world of seven billion people it might seem like a tough order. That’s why so many people –...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 22, 2014 | Adolescence
Teenagers are often eager to earn their own spending money once they reach a certain age. They want to buy clothes, music, food and other items without going through mom and dad. When your teen approaches you about working part-time after school, this is an...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 20, 2014 | Adolescence
Parents always want the best for their children, and there’s usually nothing in this world that would prevent them from making sure that they’re safe. Unfortunately, as our kids get older, they ultimately go out on their own. Usually the first step into...
