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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 7, 2015

While parents are not officially recognized for the economic and social value of their work, at Parenthetical, we raise our hats to you today!!!  The work you have done and will do raising your teen …

Posted in Brain Growth, Parenthetical, preteen, Risky Behaviors, School, Teens, Topic of the Week

Back to School: Homework Help

Posted on August 24, 2015

Although the calendar is still filled with camp, summer jobs and BBQs, the new school year is just around the corner.  With the onset of school comes the responsibility of homework for tweens, teens (and …

Posted in Discipline, Parenting Skills, Parents, preteen, School, Teens, Topic of the WeekTagged Back to School, help, homework, school, tips, tips for parents

Getting Teens Ready to Go Back to School

Posted on August 17, 2015

Getting back to school calmly and smoothly can play a big part in setting the stage for a successful school year. This week we are reposting a Parenthetical post from August 2013 that discusses ways …

Posted in Parenthetical, Parenting Skills, preteen, School, Teens, Topic of the WeekTagged Back to School, new year, parenting advice, parents, school, school year, teens

Straight from the Teacher’s Mouth: Tweens Biggest Challenges at School

Posted on January 26, 2015

  Getting back into school after a long holiday break can be a challenge for both teens and their parents. It’s important to remember that school can be challenging for a whole variety of reasons, and …

Posted in conflict, friends, Parenthetical, Peers, preteen, School, Teens, Topic of the WeekTagged bullying, challenges, cyberbullying, school

Homework Tips for Your Teen

Posted on September 8, 2014

  Tell me.  Did you think you had the homework with a middle or high schooler figured out?  You had a homework schedule, you provided family support, AND you helped create a productive workspace for …

Posted in Discipline, Parenthetical, Parenting Skills, Parents, preteen, School, Teens, Topic of the WeekTagged Back to School, completing assignments, focusing, homework, homework tips, school, studying, support

Motivating son to put more effort into school work

Posted on December 23, 2013

My 15 year old son’s grades have steadily been declining throughout his freshman year. His teachers say that he is well behaved and contributes in class, but agree that he is underachieving. How do I …

Posted in Brain Growth, School, Wise Talk, Wise Talk of the WeekTagged school. homework

Daughter’s relationship with best friend is troubled

Posted on June 5, 2013

My 14 year old daughter’s best friend is mean. This on again/off again relationship is not a healthy. When I talk to my daughter about it, she admits that she is miserable, but she doesn’t …

Posted in friends, Parenthetical, Peers, School, Teens, Uncategorized, Wise TalkTagged friends, parenting, peers, school, teens

Motivating son to put more effort into school work

Posted on May 5, 2013

My 15 year old son’s grades have steadily been declining throughout his freshman year. His teachers say that he is well behaved and contributes in class, but agree that he is underachieving. How do I …

Posted in Parenthetical, School, Sticky, Wise Talk
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