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May
02
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 Are you dealing with adolescent eruptions? It often seems they come out of nowhere — one minute, life is moving along smoothly for your child, and the next, it’s in complete chaos. Welcome to the teenage years! | |||
Blog Posts by Ann Gatty
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Apr
03
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In this day and age, it is a real challenge to keep up with all the changes in the technology we use on a daily basis. Smart phones with countless apps and new social networking sites are constantly popping up on our computer screens, and these are just a few of the techie changes happening at a whirlwind speed. Today’s technology allows your teen to live in two worlds simultaneously, the real world and the virtual world — and an increasing amount of their time seems to be in the virtual world. As parents, how are you handling your teen’s use of technology? How are you keeping your kids safe? | |||
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Feb
01
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Yes, Valentines Day is coming and there are plenty of teenagers who might feel unloved, unattractive, and unnoticed because of a lack of a significant other. What is a parent to do when your teenager comes home from school complaining that she is the only one without a boyfriend or that she didn’t receive a Valentine’s card because no one cares? | |||
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Oct
27
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Stress on teenagers is part of life. And, part of life is taking the good with the bad. Sometimes it seems easier to just forget about the bad stuff and focus on the good stuff. But for teenagers, it’s hard to forget when the events of the day have gone badly. And for us, it’s hard to forget when your teen’s mind keeps reliving situations that made them feel embarrassed or hurt. | |||
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Sep
15
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With today’s climate, there seems to be more focus on the concept that “more is better.” We seem to allow our kids to participate in “more” sports, “more” music, “more” friends, and “more” toys. Somewhere along the way, have we lost the focus of parenting and substituted indulging in its place? | |||
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Aug
25
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With the start of a new school year, many teens are busy getting ready, not only by buying notebooks, pencils and pens, but by finding ways to present a new shiny image that embraces the latest fashion trends, hairstyles and makeovers. The new school year signals a new beginning and an opportunity for being noticed. With all of this planning, there is a lot of pressure on teens and the stress increases along the way. | |||
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Jun
20
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It’s no secret that alcohol and teenagers are a dangerous combination. Alcohol is the most frequently used drug by teens in the United States. Â About half of junior high and senior high school students drink alcohol on a monthly basis, and 14% of teens have been intoxicated at least once in the past year. Nearly 8% of teens who drink say they drink at least five or more alcoholic drinks in a row, commonly known as binge drinking. | |||
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Jun
02
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With all the many stressors that our teens face on a daily basis, it’s not surprising that many find themselves with a large dose of adolescent anger. We’ve all experienced this emotion, and know that rarely are the results of an outburst beneficial. However, it’s important to be in control of anger rather than allowing it to control us. Choosing how we express our anger, or anger management, is the key. | |||
