Parenting
Parenting adolescents can be a challenge. This is the place to look for articles to help you.
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. 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. F A M I L Y
A sweet and simple poem that speaks directly to the heart of family matters. 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." Parenting Can Be Tough...Or Awesome
Feel like you are ready to lose your cool with your kids? Here are three tips to help you create an awesome experience...for both you and the kids! Picture Books and Adolescents
Picture books can be a handy segue for difficult conversations about tough topics. Postpartum Depression: When to Call 911
Some of us are past our child-bearing years, but for those who still have the opportunity to bear children, this article on the dangers of postpartum depression is an essential read. 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. 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 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 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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