Your son's voice is changing, your daughter's chest is developing, and as a parent, you're not sure how to help your children weather the physical and emotional storm that is brewing. Puberty is often portrayed as an obstacle, but if addressed in a positive manner, these changes can build stronger relationships between you and your child. Primarily, as a parent, it is crucial for you to understand the changes that will affect your child during puberty. It is more than just body changes—puberty affects your child's mental state, emotional state, and social wellbeing.
Day: April 29, 2010
Set Clear Rules to Achieve Safe Parties for Young Teens
If there’s ever a situation when parents need to set clear expectations and guidelines, it’s parties for young teens! A teen center in Illinois that’s been popular for more than 50 years offers strategies for safe and happy parties at your own home.
Shannon Philpott-Sanders 