Category Archives: Teen Parenting

How to deal with a problematic teacher?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Parenting

I know that in some years in school, I had issues with my teachers. They either weren’t helpful, or they came across as a total mess. You ask them a question and they expect you to come up with answers … Continue reading →

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College can be amazing for some, horrible for others

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Parenting

I’ve only just got out of high school and entered college, but I can tell you that I didn’t enjoy it very much. The problem was that I was taking classes I didn’t need, subjects I already had pretty much … Continue reading →

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Am I crazy? I don’t understand why I feel this way about ___.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Parenting

“Most teenagers are under a lot of stress, it’s either people they’re struggling with making friends, or they’re having a hard time understanding school work. They start to think that it’s them that is the issue, but in reality, they … Continue reading →

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Tips on taking good notes and why you need to

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Parenting

“I don’t care what you think, but you NEED to be able to take note of everything your teacher says during class. There are some people who refuse to, and what do I say to them? Do you really think … Continue reading →

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Is My Child a Bully?

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Parenting

Is My Child a Bully? Bullying is a serious issue with parents today, as seen in the increased numbers of bully-related suicides in children as young as ten. Unfortunately, bullying may never be completely removed from school or life in … Continue reading →

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Learning to accept that you didn’t make the team

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Parenting

Failure to pass tryouts can be a heartbreaking experience, you come home crying, you see someone crying, and it just makes you feel miserable and sorry. If you fight it, it won’t lead you anywhere, and parents who try and … Continue reading →

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But I don’t deserve detention, I was late because ___.

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Parenting

There were some teachers at my school that were okay with being late to class, it’s one of the reasons why they waited five minutes to start it. If your middle school was crowded like mine was, there was no … Continue reading →

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You’re not stuck forever

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Parenting

Group projects, some people love them, some people love them. But how do you deal with them when they just don’t want to do anything? How do you go on about complaining to the teacher that you don’t want them … Continue reading →

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Bullying on the first day: To fight or not to fight, that is the question!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Parenting

Being the new kid on the block isn’t always easy, take it from someone that has been to six different schools in her lifetime. There are always going to be kids who will try and pick on you, but it’s … Continue reading →

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The dreaded question: “Mom, can I have a tattoo/and or belly button ring?”

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Parenting

It’s on the TV shows all the time, teenagers asking their parents if they can have a tattoo or piercing for their birthday/doing well in school/among other things they want rewarding for. Most parents won’t simply allow it, what would … Continue reading →

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