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Teen Texting and Parental Involvement: What’s Appropriate Vs.  When Is It Crossing A Line? If you live in the 21st century and you are a parent to a teenager, chances are that you are constantly surrounded with the conflict of texting.  In today’s day and age, teenager’s are spending a tremendous amount of time on their cell phones and it is causing stress in the homes.  On a regular basis, there are probably multiple reminders to put down the phone,…

Tips For Talking To And Building Trust With Your Teenager Let’s face it, most teenagers are not open books and tend not to openly share their problems with their parents.  They may appear closed off and quiet.  Or, it may appear as though they are hiding something.  You may get the eye rolls when you ask, “is everything okay?”  or, “why don’t you want to talk to me?”  All of these are common responses that teens give to their parents. …

Social Media: Is The Grass Greener On The Other Side? Social media has become a way of life.  It has become a daily habit and routine for many.  From the second you go to bed at night to the second you wake up in the morning.  Social media is everywhere you go.   Maybe you check the news first thing when you wake up.  Or perhaps you use it to see what old friends from high school are up to. …