Parent coping tips for teen anger and mood swings

Clinical teen depression is relatively uncommon, but tell that to parents of teens and they may not agree. I certainly wouldn't have. Bouts of moodiness are hallmarks of teen behavior and one of the most worrisome for parents. Here's a parent survival kit for dealing with teen mood swings.  Parent coping tips for teen anger and mood swings

Parenting teens through relationship drama (without tearing your hair out)

 As a mom, I'm generally confident handling childhood hurdles--potty-training, picky eaters, night frights--bring 'em on. There's one issue that shakes my equanimity--teen relationship drama. Whether they're boyfriend-girlfriend connections or same-gender friendships, teenage relationships are often fraught with drama and drenched in anxiety. Frankly, I'd rather walk barefoot over hot coals carrying a sack of nails on my head than deal with drama (esp. OP--other peoples'--drama. I can distance from drama in my own relationships. In my kid's--not so much). Even the term "drama" makes my face twitch. Disagreeable as they are, relationship problems are part of a teen's life and they need us parents for emotional support. After four kids (and a lot of trial and error), I've assembled some thoughts for parents on helping kids navigate peer relationships.  How to parent teens through relationship drama without going crazy - Yahoo! Shine

Girls Hitting Puberty Younger Isn't Surprising

Girls are starting puberty at younger ages and these findings are causing physicians concern, The Week reports. Increasingly more girls are starting puberty before age 10. Based on changing diets, obesity trends and exercise levels, I'm not surprised. Some girls enter puberty younger because they have central precocious puberty. Medscape says girls with CPP start hormonal changes younger than the normal ages of 9 to 15. My mother  started puberty at age 8.  Read more at Girls Hitting Puberty Younger Isn't Surprising 

How to Get Your Teen to Respect You Without Compromising Your Integrity

How to Get Your Teen to Respect You Without Compromising Your Integrity I've heard it said that 'today's teens lack respect for authority'. Are teens disrespectful of parents of adults? How can you make your teenager respect you without compromising integrity? Here's how to teach teens respect. Lead by example. Healthy respect begins with healthy role models. Do you show respect for others? Are you polite in public, to family members and co-workers, with authority figures? If you engage in sarcasm, mocking, shaming or rude behavior, don't expect your kids to act any differently. Read more...

Tips for Parents About Setting Curfews for Teenagers - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Tips for Parents About Setting Curfews for Teenagers Your children are moving into the teen years, going out more, and staying out later at night. Should you set a curfew for your teenagers? Should they be expected home by a certain time? Are teens safer with a curfew? The answers are yes, with exceptions.

Back to School Shopping: Men's Body Wash and Deodorant Spray for Boys

Back to School Shopping: Mens Body Wash and Deodorant Body Spray for Boys
Going back to school isn't much fun, let's face it. If you're a pubescent boy starting middle school or high school, multiple the potential misery 10x. How can parents boost a boy's confidence? Get him men's body wash and deodorant spray.
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Jessi Slaughter 'Kerligirl13' Profane 'You Dun Goofed' and 'Pop a Glock' Youtube Videos

Jessi Slaughter 'Kerligirl 13' 11 Year-old Profane Youtube Video 'You Dun Goofed Up'
'Kerligirl13' is the Twitter, Myspace, Youtube moniker of 11 year-old Jessica Leonhardt, aka Jessi Slaughter. Jessi Slaughter has set off a pandemic of internet stalking, hate mail and flame-throwing with her vulgar self-made videos, including 'You Dun Goofed', 'Pop a Glock' and 'consquences will never be the same'. Shocking reminder of internet dangers.
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When Should Children Use Deodorant and Best Anti-perspirant Brands for Tweens

When Should Children Begin to Use Deodorant and AntiPerspirant?
The first signs of puberty is the growth of pubic hair. During puberty, girls will also begin to perspire more heavily. Chemical changes in puberty cause body odor. This can be terribly embarrassing for children, especially girls.
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When should I Let My Daughter Start Wearing Makeup?

When Should I Let My Daughter Start Wearing Makeup?
I know, many of us think that girls begin wearing make-up too young. At what age should a girl begin wearing make-up? There is no age when she should wear make-up, but before puberty, wearing make up is counter-productive.
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When Should I Let My Daughter Shave?

When Should I Let My Daughter Begin Shaving Her Legs?
When should I let me daughter shave her legs and armpits? When should I encourage and teach her to shave if she's reluctant to do so? This is a common parenting concern. The first signs of puberty in girls is a darkening and thickening of pubic hair.
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Communication with Teenagers: Listen More Talk Less

Communicating with Teenagers: Listen More and Talk Less
Parenting teens is like moving in a maze. Navigate one corner, and another crossroad presents itself. Let's try to de-mystify some of the misnomers surrounding teenagers and how to communicate and interact with them.
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Myths About Teenagers

10 Common Myths that Prevent Healthy Communication with Teenagers
10 myths about teenagers and adulthood that cut off healthy communication. Taken from the reading, writing, mistakes and experience of a psychology-Special Education instructor and mother of four.
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Teenagers, Behavioral Psychology and Discipline

Disciplining Teenagers - Seven Principles of Behavioral Psychology
You've got teens. You are ready to tear your hair out. How do you discipline them? Why don't they listen? What are they thinking? What's with the attitude? Who took your sweet children and replaced them with these aliens?
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All About Discipline

Discipline, Punishment and Logical Consequences
Does punishment have to be imposed? Do we have to invent ways to punish children or are there natural punishments? Logical consequences, the natural results of choices, are the perfect form of discipline for home and school.
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All About Tweens

Tweens: What is a Tween?
Tween is a buzzword that defines the 9-12 year old child, caught be-'tween' childhood and teenager. Lower ages of puberty have caused a social, cultural and educational push-down. We need to understand our tween to best help them.
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