Norbert Georget

The internet has opened up a whole new world of opportunity for teens today There are many positive aspects to these new opportunities, including the ability to access information quickly

Teens are all taught the standard reading, writing, and arithmetic Most also have the opportunity to take elective courses as well as gym class and science

Stories of violent teens are in the news regularly Violent teens cause problems with their peers, family members, and even with strangers

If you are the parent of a disrespectful teen …and 'disrespectful' is putting it mildly … the first thing that you need to know is you are not alone As much as you think you have the most disrespectful teen alive, take comfort in the fact that there is probably one out there somewhere who is worse than yours

The minute your child is born, you begin thinking about everything in the world you must protect him or her from, and that protective instinct often carries through for the rest of your child's life, but as your child begins to grow up and enters the teen years, it's important to let your teen make mistakes

Staycations are the new way to enjoy vacations without going into debt on plane tickets or overpriced gasoline Do you and your teen need a break but can't afford to get away

If you are the parent of a disrespectful or violent teen, your life is probably different than most parents You are probably experiencing high levels of stress and frustration

The holidays are just around the corner, and time will quickly start flying by Before you know it, the countdown to Christmas will be in single digits

Keeping your teens involved in the holiday festivities as they get older can be a challenge Especially when the economy is tough, it is difficult to find creative ways to keep your family united, especially if you have kids in a wide age range

Teaching your teen to be responsible with money can be a challenge Most of the parents I talk are frustrated because they do not feel that their teens understand the value of money – or how hard it is to earn