Family Parenting
99% of the time family means parenting. No one is born with the full knowledge of how to be a parent, not only that all children are different.
99% of the time family means parenting. No one is born with the full knowledge of how to be a parent, not only that all children are different.
The objective of this article is to help those connected to early adolescents as well as their parents, to understand the stresses for early adolescents in an attempt to ward off trouble.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: Adolescence begins earlier and earlier. Puberty and rapid social change make life rocky for our early adolescents. Continue reading
To provide parents with some guidelines for keeping the connection to their children once they become adolescence.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: The road to adolescence is paved early. It is important to instill the idea early with children that parents are coaches and guides and can act as help agents rather than punishers as children travel the road to adulthood. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to identify signs of teenage substance abuse, to differentiate from adult substance abuse, and to make some treatment suggestions.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: Teenagers in the United States today experience the realities of adulthood at earlier and earlier ages, often with painful results. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to help parents individualize their expectations for youngsters in an effort to decrease unnecessary pressure which can lead to acting out in adolescence if not before.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: It is impossible to raise children without external pressures. However, we can mitigate these pressures with appropriate expectations, praise, and guidelines. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to acquaint readers with the kinds of issues that interest preteens and ways to discuss them.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: Many confusions exist for preteens about sex and it is important to straighten them out. In addition, issues of social and emotional adjustment are present. Continue reading
The objective of this article is to describe a methods for teaching responsible drinking to older adolescence.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: Young people who do not abstain from alcohol can be taught to drink responsibly. This relates to their attitudes about alcohol and the way they use it. This article describes how to teach safe drinking. Continue reading
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
The objective of this article is to help parents individualize their expectations for youngsters in an effort to decrease unnecessary pressure which can lead to acting out in adolescence if not before.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: It is impossible to raise children without external pressures. However, we can mitigate these pressures with appropriate expectations, praise, and guidelines. Continue reading
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
The objective of this article is to provide some suggestions for dealing with children in the event of the death of a pet.
By: Susan Adams, M. Ed.
Summary: People tend to do more harm than good in their attempts to protect children from many things, including the death of beloved pets. Continue reading