by Melissa Cameron | Aug 9, 2012 | Adolescence
United States television hit reality series So You Think You Can Dance hostess Cat Deeley once said, “I don’t shop because I need something; I just shop for shopping’s sake!” As the mom of two boys, I don’t get many requests from my sons to go shopping at the mall...
by Amy LeForge | Jun 24, 2012 | Health
Maintaining fitness levels in your teenage children is extremely important. Obesity is on a rise like never before. It is easier to combat and prevent obesity if a proper fitness regimen, and a pro- fitness attitude is established early on. But convincing your teens...
by Amy LeForge | May 16, 2012 | Adolescence
Most parents realize that helping their children set goals is important, but few realize that not all goals are created equal. While some goals can empower children to get better grades and achieve academic success, others can actually discourage children or cause...
by Amy LeForge | Dec 15, 2011 | Adolescence
(Editor’s note: please welcome Leslie’s advice for protecting the privacy of our children online. Thanks, Leslie!) You never know who is watching you on the Web Teenagers all over the globe use the Internet everyday to chat with friends, upload pictures to...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 22, 2011 | Adolescence
So. Teens. They can be frustrating! The respect around here has been occasionally…lacking. I tend to have high expectations for the boys. Not everyone agrees that children should be required to be polite and respectful. I get that. I’ve even tried to talk...
