Parents Section http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11 en-EU http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 problem solving http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&title=problem_solving&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:46:16 +0000 problem solving 73@http://www.morelove.in/blog/ http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=178 Problem Solving is a way of finding a constructive solution to a problem. It can be used to solve an individual's problem (e.g., how to make friends at school) or to solve a problem between two people. By using Problem Solving you are more likely to achieve an acceptable outcome, while helping your teenager learn the important life skills of negotiation, compromise and responsible decision making. Full Article >>> http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=178

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]]> http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&p=73&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments monitoring your teenager http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&title=monitoring_your_teenager&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:45:07 +0000 monitoring your teenager 72@http://www.morelove.in/blog/ http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=176 Keeping track of your child through adolescence is just as important as when they were younger. Despite their protests, teenagers are not yet fully equipped to deal with the adult world, and still need their parents to provide structure, guidance and protection. Indeed, teenagers expect and want their parents to care about them and what they are doing. Parents can show they care by being interested and involved. Generally, parents who are involved in their teenagers' lives tend to have more trusting and open relationships with their teenagers. As well as showing that you care, there are other benefits to monitoring your teenager. Effective monitoring allows you to become aware of issues, and take action earlier to prevent more serious problems developing. Research shows that young people who not monitored by their parents are more likely to have behaviour problems. Full Article >>> http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=176

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]]> http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&p=72&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments seeking help http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&title=seeking_help&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:43:45 +0000 seeking help 71@http://www.morelove.in/blog/ http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=166 Parents who get help are often better able to cope with the challenges of parenting. Help for parents who are having difficulties can also give them more time and energy to spend with their children. Help can come from family, friends or professionals, such as teachers, psychologists and doctors. They can provide you with practical assistance in the form of money, childcare, housework and transport. They can give you ideas and advice on handling problems; or emotional support, that is, someone who will listen, give you affection or have fun with you. Professional help can be useful before problems get out of hand or become more serious. Dealing with problems early, when they are still relatively minor, decreases the chance that they will cause your child any harm or seriously damage your relationship with your child. Full Article >>> http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=166

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]]> http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&p=71&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments encouraging your teenager http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&title=encouraging_your_teenager&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:42:27 +0000 encouraging your teenager 70@http://www.morelove.in/blog/ http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=163 Sometimes it might seem that teenagers don't value their parent's opinions. But don't be fooled-they do. That's why they are particularly sensitive to criticism, and need positive feedback from their parents more than ever. You may not always feel like giving positive feedback when you also have to deal with the bickering and hassles that can be part of daily life with a teenager. So why do it? Full Article >>> http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=163

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]]> http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&p=70&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments dealing with anger http://www.morelove.in/blog/index.php?blog=11&title=dealing_with_anger&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:41:11 +0000 dealing with anger 69@http://www.morelove.in/blog/ http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=161 Anger is a natural emotion in family relationships. Feelings can quickly run hot during disputes between parents and teenagers. Anger is never pleasant, but it can play a positive role in our lives by signalling that something is wrong and needs to be fixed. Anger is only destructive when it drives us to lash out against others, or gets in the way of constructive problem solving. It is not possible to choose your feelings, but it is possible to choose how to respond to your feelings. When emotions boil over, take a break. This is not walking away from an argument; rather it is separating briefly to calm down before resuming a discussion. Full Article >>> http://www.morelove.in/index.php?id=161

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