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Jealousy in Teenagers
Jealousy is all too common among teens. While it would be ideal if all teen relationships were simple and harmonious, that is not always the case. As a mom, you can help your teen cope with her jealousy as well as the jealousy of her peers by understanding better how jealousy works in teen relationships and what can be done to overcome this potentially relationship-ruining problem.
Fun Ideas for Family Game Night
This week, instead of just watching TV or mindlessly browsing on your laptop, why not try something new that the whole family can do together? Board games are great way to get everyone involved. Even moody teenagers will eventually have a good time once they get into the game! In my family, we used to have poker nights and gamble vast quantities of pennies. The winner would walk away with pride and about $5. But if gambling isn’t in the cards for your family, here are a few super-fun games to try out:
What They Don’t Tell You in the Autism Handbook
What They Don’t Tell You in the Autism Handbook Teenagers. I really wish the “Autism Handbook” had a really long, detailed chapter on teenagers with autism. What do I mean? As my husband says, “We have a teenager and we have a teenager with autism. That’s two challenges.” My son still has the occasion meltdown,…
Emotional Development of Adolescents
The emotional development of adolescents seems ever more complex in a changing and challenging world. With new ways of communicating with one and another and the ability to remain in close touch with parents, or to “turn parents off,” adolescents pose a challenge to themselves and those who care about them.