Joanigeltman
Joani's Daily Parenting Tip is a blog for parents of teens. Each blog is a goody-bag full of tips to deal with the daily trials and tribulations of raising teens in the 21 st century.
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Joani's Parenting Tip Of The Day
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A no nonsense look at parenting teens in the 21st century. Each tip addresses a specific and common issue parents might be agonizing over. Topics include, homework, attitude, cellphones, computers, parties, sex, drugs, alcohol, facebook, twitter, messy rooms, laziness, and did I mention attiude! And hundreds (literally) of others. With humor, and a goody bag full techniques this blog is a parent of teen's survival destination.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 768 )
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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Curfews
Normal 0 0 1 581 3312 27 6 4067 11.1287 0 0 0 Here is a Q A I did recently about curfews. Enjoy!!! What are some behaviors a parent should look for before... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Don't Talk To Me!
I was giving a seminar the other night, and one of the parent asked me what to do if your teen literally does not talk to you? Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
You Are So Annoying!!!!
Often after my seminars, parents come up to give me a personal greeting. Sometimes I meet parents who have been repeat attenders of my seminar. ( I love that). Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Don't Forget You Have ........Today!!!
Are your teens mom or dad dependent for remembering for them? Somehow, you become that person of blame when a practice or rehearsal is missed, or a music lesson... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
How To Relieve Stress...Easily
You might be surprised to know that according to the theory of the worst offenders in the stress category, it is the "daily hassles" rather than a major life... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
When A Store Makes a Teen Girl Feel "Small"
Oh how I wish "small" in this case means not large. But small in my title means "less than" and not "small enough." BandyMelville is the name of the hottest... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Open The Door And Send Them Out To Play
I know the world can be a scary place. God knows we are bombarded with it these days by Ebola, ISIS, scary stories about teens. These are crazy making for... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Hazing Gone Seriously Wrong
This past weekend a story broke about a high school football team in New Jersey where a disturbing hazing incident took place. Read more
Posted on 14 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Walking In Your Teen's Shoes
Do you ever wonder why your teen's eyes roll back in their head every time you offer an opinion or think you have the answers to all of their problems. Most... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Tale Of Two Siblings
Those of you who grew up with siblings may have had the experience of being either the "perfect child" or the "black sheep" of your family. In either case you... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Money and Life Lessons
I was at my gym this morning, sweating to the oldies, and listening into a conversation between two moms working out next to me. Read more
Posted on 07 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
When Kids Need Their Parents To Change
Recently I read a sweet article called Dad, Can You Put Away The Laptop. Its seems that our younguns, and I mean the 4-10 year old set do not like this new... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
When Teens Ask For Advice
When your teen asks you for advice, you think you have hit the holy grail of parenting! But the truth often is that they need you to say the wrong thing, (from... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Teens and Internet Addiction: I'm Not Done Yet!
Watch and then we'll talk http://www.today.com/parents/secret-life-teens-internet-addiction-changes-boy-shell-son-1D80153806 Full disclosure here, I have never... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Good Time For Reflection
As this is the first day of the Jewish New Year, rather than write my usual blog I thought I would share this with you. Rosh Hashanah is "my" holiday. This is... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
What's In Your Medicine Cabinet?
Watch and then we'll talk! http://www.today.com/parents/prescription-drug-abuse-part-secret-life-teens-1D80157066 This is a pretty simple one. Read more
Posted on 24 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Teens and Anxiety: I'm Not Perfect
Watch this video and then we'll talk. http://www.today.com/video/today/56063660#56063660 The Today Show is doing this wonderful series on The Secret Lives Of... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
No One Likes Homework!!!
I know this must sound familiar! That ridiculous math problem that even someone with a PHD from MIT couldn't figure out. That really happened by the way. Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Your Teen's Future: Whose Future Is It?
A parent called me the other day with worry about her son who is a junior in high school. She is worried about his lack of self-direction, and cannot imagine ho... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The College Process Or Why Won't My Kid Do His Damn Applications!
It's fall and if you have a junior or a senior you are thinking, obsessing, and feuding with your teen to get on the stick!!! Tip 24 in my book... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING