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Parenting adolescents can be a challenge. This is the place to look for articles to help you.
Being Involved Without Being Overbearing 
Giving your adolescent opportunities for freedom and to earn your trust are hard because you know the pitfalls. Help them benefit from your knowledge without being too controlling. Adolescence: What is it and what can I expect? [offsite link]
An excellent introduction to what adolescence is. Addresses the following: what changes to expect, limits to set, how to communicate, warning signs of trouble, and how to better your relationship with your growing child. Adolescents and Power Struggles at Home
When conflicts arise in your household, these ideas may help... Adolescents and the Truth
Adolescents have to learn what truth means just as they do other things, by playing with it, manipulating it and being accountable for it. this article examines ways they might do that and informs parents about what is normal and what is not. Building a Good Relationship with Your Adolescent
Adolescence is a voyage of discovery. Sometimes it is a tumultuous sea. At other times, it can be smooth sailing. Here are some suggestions to help you stay positive when interacting with your adolescent. Bullying Or The Madness in Middle School
Middle school is a time of much academic and emotional growth. Unfortunately, all too often it is also the time when students are bullied. Here are some ideas for parents to identify and combat what has sadly become a rite of passage for many adolescents. Center for Adolescent and Family Studies [offsite link]
Their ADOL (Adolescence Directory On-Line) contains a wide variety of help for parents and educators. They even address conflict and violence issues. Communicating With Your Adolescent
How effective is your communication with your teen? Do you feel as though what you have to say is getting through? Read on for resources... How to Cultivate Self-Reliance in Adolescents
It's crucial for parents to learn to 'let go' in healthy ways in order to encourage self-reliance and self-confidence in teens. Here are some tips and hints on how to do so in your family... My Flower Child
My daughter is like a fragile flower. NebFacts [offsite link]
This article explores why teens begin to look to friends and crowds for support. It also contains information on supporting your adolescent through these formative years. OrganizeTips.com [offsite link]
A site that contains a variety of printable family organization lists and charts, including "Learning Self-Discipline." Picture Books and Adolescents
Picture books can be a handy segue for difficult conversations about tough topics. Putting Responsibility into Perspective
The responsibility of raising adolescents can be intimidating. This article helps you put it all into perspective. This perspective includes taking care of yourself to take care of them and above all, keeping a sense of humor. Resources for Parents [offsite link]
A virtual clearinghouse of information about parenting children from birth through the teen years. Includes categories as wide ranging as "Living With Your Teenager" to "Coping with Natural Disasters" to "Divorce & Step-Parenting." Screensaver of Michelangelo´s Sistine Chapel [offsite link]
Use this screensaver to remind yourself of the potential of your child, as you "paint" in patience. Setting Limits: Why You Should Say No and Mean It
Saying no and setting limits can be difficult for anyone, but especially for a parent. Adolescents need limits, find out how this helps them mature and grow as people and prepares them for adulthood. Step-parenting Adolescents
Blended families are becoming more and more common in our society’s landscape. Step-parents may find themselves disappointed or surprised when their expectations for familial harmonies are not met. What follows are some key points to remember as a step-parent. Strategies for Raising Happy, Achieving Children
Did you ever wonder where the instruction manual was for your adolescent? Well, I may have found it for you. The Art of Negotiation
Successfully negotiating boundary adjustments is a partnership between you and your teenager. How do you work with your adolescent to decide on boundaries that are acceptable to you both? The Cognitive Errors of Adolescence
Anyone who has ever lived with a teen for any length of time knows that they think differently. Here's why! The Hurricane-Teen Years
What does the game of Risk, Hurricane Wilma, and the teen years have in common? Read further for parenting tips. Trying to Find Their Note
How many times should an adolescent "fail"? What is Adolescence?
Are you confused as to what the term adolescence really means? Perhaps this will help... What Parents Should Know About Body Image
Has your once happy-go-lucky pre-teen recently turned into a dissatisfied, unhappy adolescent? Puberty and its effect on body image may have something to do with that change. Find out how you can help your teen's self-image. Who Do Teens Ask for Opinions and Advice? 
In today’s cyber-connected 24/7 world, many teens turn to the Internet to find cyber pals with whom to chat and exchange situational anecdotes. Wondering If Your Adolescent Is Gay?
So, you think your adolescent might be gay or questioning his or her sexuality? Read on for advice... Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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