When does life begin? a) after 40, b) after coffee, c) after your kids move out, or d) after your kids who had moved out and returned home, move out for good!

Think that letter “d” can’t happen to you? The number of youth who have left home after high school and are back living with their parents has exploded in recent years. Help your child think about their future options now as this is exactly what is needed for a smooth transition into adulthood. Be an eParent®! Together with your […]

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Ever feel left out when your teen talks about tweets, blogs or IM? Wish you stood a chance playing a video game with your teen?

As parents, we may not understand or even like the activities that capture our teen’s interest, but curiosity and engagement are stepping-stones to learning. By interacting with our teens around their interests, we can support their curiosity and encourage other interests. Be an eParent®! Appreciate your teen’s new skills, interests and abilities. Ask your teen to […]

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Does “Do as I say, not as I do” rule in your household?

If it does, maybe it’s time to put your words into action. When your child was younger, your role was to lay the foundation for his behavior. Even though your teen is now starting to take responsibility for his or her behavior, it is still important for you to model good lifestyle habits. Be an […]

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Speak no, see no, hear no evil.

The hear, see or speak no evil approach might be humorous, but not effective with pre-teens. Your role as a parent requires you to use as many senses as possible to pick up on the concerns of your child. Digital media has opened up new ways you can use to listen and learn about your […]

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