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Life Is Not Perfect

That is right. Life is not perfect, so why do you keep trying to make it perfect for your kids? You cannot watch your teenager 24 hours a day. Life is full of ups and downs yet, every day parents rescue their kids from the consequences of their behavior. Whether it is making excuses for your teen’s behavior at school, with coaches or even with the police you are robbing…
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May 19, 2013
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Oppositional and Defiant? Not my teen!

How many times has your teen argued with you about the established family rules or refused to comply with your request to take out the garbage, cut the grass, clear the table or clean their room? Arguing with a teen can be exhausting! Do you wonder if your kid’s behavior is normal teenage rebellion or is it more? Are you concerned about your teen’s defiance? Is it a phase that…
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May 18, 2013
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Panic Attacks in Teenagers

A Panic Attack is the fear of a disaster or of losing control and can suddenly occur without notice. They symptoms of a Panic Attack can last a few minutes to several hours and can happen at any time. Panic Attacks develop in the late teenage years into early adulthood. A Panic Disorder is grouped in a category called Anxiety Disorders. When Panic Attacks interfere with daily living a person…
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May 17, 2013
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Teens Don’t Get Enough Sleep

Most of know that teens don’t get enough sleep. They are too busy experiencing life and all it has to offer; burning the candle at both ends. The National Sleep Foundation suggests that teens (10-17 years) need 8.5-9 hours of sleep per night. Teens report they typically do not even get 8 hours of sleep. Some effects of long-term sleep deprivation can include: Problems in school – concentrating and memory…
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May 16, 2013
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Yikes! My Teen Despises Authority

No one likes to be told what to do. Teenagers are no different and perhaps they have more of an aversion to authority because they are trying to become independent and typically over react to people that have influence or power over them. Even a suggestion to a teenager can cause a blow up. As parents it is important to have an attitude of teaching and guiding when it comes…
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May 15, 2013