Parenting is easier when you can connect with friends, neighbors, family members and other adults. Identify and stay connected with people that can support your parenting responsibilities. Be an eParent®! Add the email addresses and phone numbers of people that support you and/or your child to your cell phone contact list. Teachers, coaches, doctors, other parents, and […]
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Maintaining or establishing family, cultural or religious rituals and traditions is one key to building strong families. One teen “lost it” when her mother decided not to host the annual family holiday cookie baking day. Of course, it wasn’t about the cookies, but the time she got to spend laughing and bantering with her mom […]
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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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Supporting and encouraging your child goes beyond being a good cheerleader. Looking out for your child’s best interests is an important way to show support for your child. Be an eParent®! Check out the school website on a regular basis to stay on top of activities and opportunities. Your teens might cheer for you instead! […]
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You heard it when you were young. “I had to walk uphill both ways!” Now your kids are hearing it from you. Although you may feel as though you are speaking a foreign language when you and your teen talk about technology, thoughtfully incorporate new technologies into your family life and talk about how it […]
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That’s okay because you can still help your teen seek out and connect to resources that support his or her passions and interests, like learning a new language or becoming a pilot. Be an eParent®! Help your teen identify and access apps or websites that can help develop new skills or explore new interests. Teens test […]
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Charlie Brown’s teacher was famous for her “whaaa-whaaa-whaaa” method of communication, which teens masterfully tune out. Adding a visual component to family communications helps teens be more present in phone conversations while observing healthy relationship and communication skills. Be an eParent®! Model healthy relationship skills by establishing a regular Google Hangout or Skype night with […]
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Webgrader, Skyward, and eduWare are all school portal systems. Becoming involved with your child’s school life is literally a click away. Be an eParent®! Take some time to check in on your teen’s progress on the school’s online portal. Make note of other events or opportunities posted on the school website where you can get involved. […]
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