Do you wish your family dinners were filled with more chatter and meaningful conversations? With teenagers in the house, it can be tough to make this happen. As a parent, perhaps you’ve tried getting your teens to talk – asking questions and … [Continue reading]
There are many good reasons to spend time on homework, beyond getting good grades. It reinforces your learning at school and enhances your knowledge. There's no better way to master a concept than to practice solving problems related to it. But … [Continue reading]
Do you feel like you're treading on thin ice when you're around your teen? Maybe a quick reminder to do his chores is met with a fit. Or a request to put her phone away at the dining table turns into a big argument. Teenage tantrums happen … [Continue reading]
You're taking an exam, and your mind goes blank. No matter how hard you try, you can't remember much of what you learned the previous night. Does this happen to you sometimes? As common as this practice is, cramming a few months' worth of … [Continue reading]
Are you at your wits' end dealing with a compulsive lying teenager? You’re not alone. When looking at behavior related to lying in people aged 6 to 77, researchers found that adolescence was the peak of dishonesty. In a separate study, it … [Continue reading]
I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something. – Richard Feynman, Nobel Prize-winning physicist I'm sure you've heard of the term "energy." But can you explain how energy causes a car to move or … [Continue reading]
Do you get nervous thinking about the day your teens will finally move out of the house? As a parent, your instinct is to shield your children from difficulties and hardship. So it’s natural to feel concerned about how your teenagers will … [Continue reading]