Parental relationships go a long way toward fostering academic success, but not nearly as much as when parents communicate educational expectations and prioritize academics themselves (see Part 1). Including school work in the schedule and providing study spaces for your kids can go a long way toward communicating your support and the priority you place […]
Fostering Academic Success at Home: Structuring Study Schedules and Spaces, Part 2
Last updated on June 10, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
Parents: Look to Hollywood Movies for Parenting Tips
Last updated on May 31, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
Throughout many famous and award-winning Hollywood movies, parents impart wisdom and advice to their children. From comedies to dramas, the parent and child relationship is always an important one. While Hollywood movies are, of course, fictional, their themes and messages can still apply to real life relationships. Look to the screenwriters in Southern California to help […]
Family Vacations With the Not-So-Excited Teen
Last updated on May 21, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
As a parent, you realize your golden years with your children are rapidly ending. As children become teenagers, they’ll likely try to assert their independence by asking to go on trips with friends instead of with Mom and Dad or by asking to stay home while the rest of the family goes on vacation. However, […]
Fostering Academic Success at Home: Structuring Study Schedules and Spaces, Part 1
Last updated on May 11, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
Whether you as a parent are confident or wary about your children’s school, teachers, and the academic state of the union, in general, the most important thing you can do is to foster academic success on the home front. In a landmark 2012 study involving 10,000 students, the findings significantly place importance on your role […]
Stopping Sibling Rivalry
Last updated on May 1, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
Sibling rivalry occurs between almost every sibling. It may not be an issue in some families, but other families are nearly torn apart by brothers’ and sisters’ hatred for one another. In real life and fiction, no family is perfect. Every parent claims they do not have a favorite child, but sometimes it is hard […]
Teenagers and Stepparents
Last updated on April 21, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
The reality of divorce in the 21st century has forced many adolescents into awkward stepparent situations. While some teenagers accept their stepparents’ role readily and with little drama, other teens are not so quick to adjust. To ensure that your family makes the transition smoothly, follow the tips below. Introduce it carefully. A new relationship […]
Imperfect Parents Parenting Imperfect Teenagers
Last updated on April 11, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
Of course, there are problems with trying to be your teenager’s friend, instead of his or her parent and authority. However, there can also be problems when we (try to) put ourselves up on too much of a pedestal, making ourselves too distant, and coming across as adversaries instead of allies. Let’s take our cue […]
Sharing a Bedroom as a Teenager
Last updated on April 1, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
Teenagers need space. They need their own territory to relax and escape, and they need solitude to complete homework and study for classes. Teenagers crave independence and their own privacy. However, many teenage siblings share a bedroom. Sharing a bedroom can teach cooperation and communication skills, and since everyone should carry these skills in life, […]
Helpful Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers
Last updated on March 22, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
If you are the parent of a teen who has recently started driving or who will be learning to drive soon, then you’re probably worried about turning your teen loose on the road. You’re probably aware that car crashes are the leading cause of death among 15-20 year olds, and it’s your job as a […]
The Giving Life: What All Christians Should Re-Gift (Part 3)
Last updated on March 12, 2017 by TT Staff Leave a Comment
I know the idea of re-gifting seems wise to some, while to others it comes across as ungrateful or tacky. Wherever you land on the spectrum of opinions regarding re-gifting Christmas gifts or the like, I’m pretty sure it’s a practice not clearly discussed in God’s Word. (Wisdom principles might apply if you aren’t cautious […]
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