Poor Behavior: Who’s the Lazy One, You or Your Child?

Poor Behavior: Who's the Lazy One, You or Your Child?

Are You Contributing to Your Child’s Poor Behavior?

by Nancy Rose

At a recent parenting workshop, a mom asked for advice on what to do about her “lazy” teenage son. Not an uncommon issue for parents of teenagers, but I needed more information before I could help. I asked her to describe what his laziness looked like.

Tips for Raising Happy, Healthy Teenagers

Mom and Happy Teenager

How to Raise Happy, Healthy Teenagers

by Abigail Clark

Successfully raising kids and transforming them into well-rounded, responsible, and productive members of society is no simple task. It takes years of careful guidance and patient teaching to raise kids who can care for themselves, standing on their own two feet. Most importantly, your goal is to raise them to be healthy and happy, above everything else. Here’s a look at some insightful tips on doing just that.

Remember the Big Picture

As easy as it is to get caught up in the test scores, dating debacles, moral conundrums, and attitude adjustments, remember what you’re working for. The overarching goal is for your kids to be happy, healthy, and productive members of society, and ultimately fend for themselves someday.

Function + Fun = Tech Gifts for Teens

Tech Gifts for Teens

Tech Gifts for Teens

by Regina Lewis

According to a recent holiday forecast report from the Consumer Electronics Association, 74 percent of consumers who are purchasing gifts this holiday season are planning to buy consumer electronics and have allocated a third of their budgets for gifts like laptops, tablets and video gaming consoles.

Tech gifts are a top trend for teens this holiday season, especially laptops and tablets. A recent poll found that nearly half of all parents said they are considering purchasing a tablet or a laptop for their child.