Joanigeltman

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• When I Was A Teenager.....

  I've been thinking about the the standards parents set for their children as they grow up. I was a very average student in high school, but I surely did not wan... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Money Matters

  Unless you are comfortably wealthy, most parents these days are using up their retirement portfolios, giving up restaurants, vacations, new cars and any other... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Preparing For Proms

  With Prom night looming, its time to talk about the safety issues of prom night. A parent called me recently with this prom night delemna. Her 15 year old... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Procrastination...My Old Friend

  

  Oh does this bring back memories. I admit it, I am the queen of procrastination. I avoid, I make deals with myself, I pay ridiculous consequences both... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens and Depression

  This last year has been noteworthy for the number of teen suicides. No way to sugar coat this, it is just horribly sad. The three teens who have died in my... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Saying No Can Have Many Unexpected Outcomes

  I read a wonderful editorial this past weekend. (see below) Most parents say NO when their teens make one of their many requests because the requests are... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Tis The Season For The College Acceptance and Rejection

  Tis the season.....For all of you who have high school seniors, the college acceptance and rejection season is upon you. You are in high anxiety, and your teen... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 11 Year Olds Like Sending Sexy Pictures Too

  OK this is another get your head out of the sand moment. This has been the month for middle school and the sexy pic. A few weeks ago it was about an 8th grader... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• When Your Teen Was Two!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A6Bu96ALOwI just feel a need for a little lightness. Watching this video makes me smile. There is just not that much... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Do You Have Different Standards For Your Sons Than Your Daughters

  This is a fascinating article about differing gender expectations. Did you know in google searches parents googled: is my son gifted? vs most googles for... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• How To Get Your Teen To Talk

  

  Do you have "the list." You know the one: How was your day? How was school? How much homework do you have? Did you talk to your guidance counselor? What did... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Safety.....Check

  I am beside myself with excitement. Verizon and I hope the other cell phone companies have finally come up with parent friendly services to keep your teens... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teens Love Being Teens, It's The Parents Who Have A Hard Time

  

  Grab a cup of coffee, click on the link below the photo and sit down for this great read!The Collateral Damage of a TeenagerWhat adolescence does to... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Summer...Time

  I am all for keeping teens busy in the summer. Too much time, and no structure is definitely a dangerous combination. But how much, and what and where this... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Volcano That Lives In Your Teen's Brain

  Many times in this blog I have talked about the difference between and adult brain and a teen brain. This is not a conceptual difference but truly a biological... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• You Scratch My Back, I'll Scratch Yours!

  

  Teens will never ever want to do chores. They will never be enthusiastic, they will never do it without badgering and cajoling, and they will rarely put your... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Are You A Lecturer?

  

  Are you a lecturer quiz?1. Y N Do you feel like you absolutely know what is best for your teen?2. Y N Do you regularly expound on this to your teen?3. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Yik Yak A Scary New App

  Here I am talking about yet another new social networking app that is a potentially dangerous one for teenshttp://www.myfoxboston.com/video? Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Another Reason To Limit Cell Phone Use

  Here is an interesting study about college students and the effects of too much cell phone use. The short story; lower GPA's and anxiety. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Another Sexting Teaching Moment

  Last week, a news story broke about a "sexting ring" that had been discovered in a local high school. At first count, 10 students were involved, but there are... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING