“Periods? That is gross!“ Do not be surprised if you get such a response from your tween when you are finally ready to have that all-important chat about periods with her. It may seem just like yesterday when the girl was busy playing with Lego or had just learned to talk. Now she is probably wearing braces and listening to the latest pop song. Before you start thinking - where did all the time go? - let me tell you that the time has actually arrived to be talking to your tween about periods. I know, I know, it's covered in schools now with their health education. It is still very important for them to hear the information from you, their parent. They need to know you are on board with the challenges they will soon face and you will be able to address any fears or concerns that they weren't comfortable bringing up in front of their peers. The Chat Chatting with your daughter about periods may seem a bit awkward, so you must get comfortable with your own feelings … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens About Bullying
Talking to Tweens About Bullying? It's been all over the news this year in middle schools and Junior high schools. Parent groups are forming, community-wide anti-bullying task forces, and more. Anti-bullying ordinances are being voted on by local governments, and school handbooks have been rewritten. Bullying is a very common problem that affects the youth of all age groups, and it can harm any student. Bullying is so dangerous that it affects the social and emotional well-being of a student, and even the overall physical health is affected. There is also a rise in the evidence that proves that bullying is somehow linked to sexual harassment and dating violence. Talking to Tweens about Bullying I know it is nothing new - bullying has been around for a long time, but here is the thing? When we were kids? There was no social media. The school yard bully was out of the picture for the 16 hours a day that we were at home with our family and friends. Now? Kids deal with it 24 … [Read more...]
Seven Ways To Teach Your Teenager About Credit
The knowledge of credit and how it works in depth is golden for anyone at any age. For your teenager this knowledge can be priceless and golden. The earlier you begin the credit lessons the better because teenagers are at the peak of needing to know before they out on their own. Seven Ways To Teach Your Teenager About Credit Embrace the lessons and make sure you as keep tabs on their credit throughout their teenage years as well as college and really age twenty five. Help them help themselves with being a teenager and credit. Happy parenting! Other posts you may enjoy: … [Read more...]
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