Teenagers Suck: What to do when missed curfews, texting, and “Mom, can I have the keys” make you miserable

April 13th, 2009 by admin

Is it any wonder . . .

Most people go through mid-life crises when their kids are teenagers?

Fewer parents are grounding their teenager — to avoid being stuck at home with them?

So many moms and dads downgrade to one-bedroom condos once their teens graduate from high school?

Mood swings? Check. Eye rolls? Check.  Slamming doors and easily annoyed teens? Check. Check. Read the rest of this entry »

“Who is This Kid?”

July 3rd, 2008 by admin

Partnership for a Drug-Free America Launches Digital Effort to Help Parents Grasp Teen Behavior and Connect with their Kids

New Study Shows Parents Need the Most Help Talking
About Drugs and Alcohol as Kids Enter Teen Years

NEW YORK, NY,– For every parent of a teenager who has ever wondered “who is this kid?” a new web destination, launched today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, aims to make answering the question a little bit easier.  Designed to help parents navigate the confusing, often frustrating teen years, “A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain” translates recent scientific findings that shed light on how brain development shapes teens’ behavior and personalities into easy-to-understand tips and tools for parents. Read the rest of this entry »

10 Ways to Create Sibling Rivalry

October 5th, 2007 by admin

10 Ways to Create Sibling Rivalry

 By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman

The Wilson’s two children don’t like each other. The Archer girls publicly put each other down. The Gonzalez boys pout if they aren’t first, don’t win, or don’t do better than the other. This condition is called sibling rivalry and in each of these cases it was unconsciously created by the parents.  Read the rest of this entry »

Newly Added: Jelly Mom™

July 5th, 2007 by admin

I am proud to announce that Jelly Mom™ monthly parenting humor column will be featured here at Super Parents Talk. Jelly Mom™ is a delightfully humorous column written by Lisa Barker, mother of five and author of “Just Because Your Kids Drive You Insane… Doesn’t Mean You Are A Bad Parent!” and is syndicated through Parent To Parent™.

The Sneaky Chef Book Review

June 22nd, 2007 by admin

 The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies For Hiding Healthy Foods In Kids’ Favorite Meals

Author: Missy Chase Lapine

Introduction by: Anastassios Koumbourlis, M.D.

Review by: Tammy Pinarbasi

The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies For Hiding Healthy Foods In Kids’ Favorite Meals is a delightfully informative read with the author’s purpose to show parents how to incorporate ‘Super Foods’ into the diets of the pickiest eaters by sneaking foods that are good for them (usually on their yuck list) into the foods they love. Read the rest of this entry »