What is hard for parents
Letting them learn from their mistakes.
Trying not to fix their problems.
Learning to trust in ways I've never had to before.
We hurt when they hurt.
Being lied to.
Trying to continue to discipline.
Having the consequence ``fit the crime.''
Hearing ``you don't understand'' over and over, when in fact you really do or want to.
Letting them make more of their own decisions.
What is best about being a parent
There's more time for myself since they can take care of themselves more.
Learning, growing, changing and developing with them.
Watching them grow and mature.
Guiding them in decisions.
Feeling proud of and sharing in their accomplishments.
Hearing ``I love you Mom/Dad.''
Knowing that someday they will be adults who don't live in my house.
What teens don't yet understand
We try to do what we think is best for them.
We have other things in life we want to do besides what they want to do.
Parents sometimes make mistakes.
Sometimes we forget or change our minds.
How much we love them.
Parents want to keep kids from getting hurt, physically and emotionally.
We have feelings and needs, too.
We are adults.
I feel a responsibility to teach him how to take care of himself when he is on his own.
Although things may be different now, we have gone through some of the same pressures and challenges and want to understand and be there for them.
We have a vision for your future and what you can be, but we still love you just as much when you make mistakes.
We get angry when we are disappointed.
How much of a challenge being your parent is.
We want respect.
We want them to have a better life and not have to work as hard as we do.
Understand the stress that comes with the enormous responsibility of parenthood.
Visit parentingyourteenager.com for tips and tools for thriving during the teen years. You can also subscribe to our f*r*e*e 5 day e-program on parentingyourteenager.com.
Batchtown Chicago prom limo .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareHints from Ruowen Wang? Keep a small basket filled with... Read More
The law of -ing.The law of -ing refers to a... Read More
What is a parenting problem?Parenting is a tough job, we... Read More
Anyone can become a parent; there are no tests or... Read More
Thank you for all that you do in the classroom!... Read More
When was the last time you and your kids rolled... Read More
Bullies are an ugly but very real part of childhood.... Read More
If you really want to get your children to eat... Read More
Until the moment I became a mother, I couldn't quite... Read More
I remember watching my 18-month-old son eat a big frosted... Read More
Q. When you consult with a family with teens, what... Read More
Did you know that over 75% of teens aged 16-17... Read More
Be sure to respect the intellectual changes that mark adolescence.... Read More
There's a new kind of fun and calm out there... Read More
My oldest boy is fifteen and was a real jerk... Read More
My cousin boasts five names and I confess that when... Read More
I have three children, ages 19 and 16 (yes, the... Read More
Reasearch into children's friendships shows that those children who are... Read More
Finding answers to a child's underachievement is often a difficult... Read More
At age seven months in the womb, humans begin language... Read More
Recently I took my two children to a popular new... Read More
In stepfamilies, big holiday expectations can lead to big disappointment--and... Read More
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant... Read More
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine,... Read More
All too often, children with learning disabilities are seen through... Read More
shuttle from Midway Munster are ..Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus.... Read More
Article based on a friend's experienceI just wanted to share... Read More
"Before every action, ask yourself: Will this bring more monkeys... Read More
It can be difficult on all family members to have... Read More
The initial state of happiness about an own child is... Read More
I've learned numerous, important lessons on life, motherhood and men... Read More
For parents, keeping our kids safe is a constant top... Read More
Maintaining a safe home environment for your childrenAs adults and... Read More
Often I will hear parents say, "I just ignore Jr.... Read More
We were sitting in the family room. My kids had... Read More
Many children who suffer from the psychological effects of child... Read More
My cousin boasts five names and I confess that when... Read More
"No thank you. Don't bother to send me the report... Read More
Ritalin is a good medication with a bad reputation. Its... Read More
In speaking with parents a comment I frequently hear is... Read More
We are all so very happy to see that the... Read More
1. You reheated the same cup of coffee three times... Read More
You have a chore to do around the house, and... Read More
Many young people don't know how to study efficiently and... Read More
As a parent is seems that the majority of your... Read More
One of parents' most important duties is to protect their... Read More
Is your weekly shopping trip with the kids an absolute... Read More
Researchers have estimated that 25-35% of children in the United... Read More
Is there a way to build a robot to help... Read More
Demanding children ? children who have entitlement issues ? seem... Read More
Parenting |