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Understanding a Defiant Teenager
Written on May 15th, 2009 | 0 CommentsWelcome to the new LadyPens! Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed so you never miss a new article posting! Full Article
Work Life Balance: Help for Busy Moms
Written on May 1st, 2009 | 0 CommentsAs a mom you probably go through times in your life when you think you can’t possibly manage work and taking proper care of your family. In fact, there are probably times when you feel you’re not doing a good job at one or the other or maybe even both. Don’t despair! There is help for you whether you work from home or outside of the home, your family is large or small or you have other commitments like volunteer work.
Time Management - Knowing where and how you spend your time is key to balancing your life. Start by keeping a calendar of all your activities. You can do this online, on a paper calendar or in a journal. Track everything from showering, exercise, meal preparation, driving time, and so on. You will probably see areas where you can cut some time out by doing certain activities while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store or riding in the car. There are lots of useful ways to spend idle time and you can figure those out as you fill out your calendar or journal. Full Article
Help your Teen Daughter Develop a Healthy Body Image
Written on April 15th, 2009 | 0 Comments“I’m fat!” “I’m ugly!” “I have nothing to wear that doesn’t make me look gross!” Full Article
Tips to Curb Summertime Teen Laziness
Written on April 15th, 2009 | 0 CommentsMost of us enjoy a lazy day when we can sleep in, putz around and just relax a little - and our kids are no different. However, when the dog days of summer come, some teens take that one “couch out” day and stretch it over an entire summer break. Here are some tips to combat summertime teen laziness and keep your teen active and engaged. Full Article
Preparing Your Teenager and Yourself For the Teen Dating Concept
Written on February 12th, 2009 | 0 CommentsAt some point, your teenager is going to want to start dating. This will happen whether you want it to or not. Keeping your teen locked up from the concept of dating is not going to make for a healthy relationship between you. It’s important that you work through the teen dating scene with excellent communication skills to ready them and you for a smooth experience.View this Post Full Article
Super-Sizing Your Teen’s Self-Esteem
Written on February 12th, 2009 | 0 CommentsYour teenager may go through times where their self-esteem goes up and down; especially if they’re being teased by their peers. You may want to find ways of raising your teen’s self-esteem to a higher level to help them cope with their issues. Here are some ways you can do just that: Full Article
Live More Positively
Written on February 12th, 2009 | 0 CommentsYou’re having a good day. Your child comes home from school and whines about the bad day they had. Then your spouse comes home from work and complains about the day they had at work. Everyone is in a bad mood, and pretty soon so are you. Does this sound like a situation you have quite often? Full Article
Helping Troubled Teens
Written on February 12th, 2009 | 0 CommentsAt times, even when using the best parenting tactics, teens may need outside help in order to get over their problems. It’s important to know that there are many useful resources in your community that can be called upon when your teen’s depression or anger issues become out of control and more than what you can deal with. Full Article
Would You Like to Make Money Online by Helping Moms?
Written on January 23rd, 2009 | 0 CommentsThe Internet is a great place for moms to connect with other moms. Sharing tips and information online helps moms find ways to reduce stress, manage time better and care for themselves better. However, most people don’t realize that you can actually make money while helping moms out. Full Article
Find Life Balance in 3 Simple Ways
Written on November 24th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIt can be overwhelming and frustrating when life seems un-controllable. When we lose control of daily situations, it can feel like we are being pulled in different directions. Life simply becomes stressful! Full Article
Stress Reduction Tips For The Entire Family
Written on November 24th, 2008 | 0 CommentsBusy family lifestyles lead to stressed out families. Stressed out families can often lead to more problems and issues. Learning to deal with family stress before the stress becomes a huge problem is a good idea. If you already have problems, then learning to deal with the issues that are causing you stress is essential in helping you to overcome these difficulties. Full Article
Mom, Do You Want More Me Time?
Written on October 6th, 2008 | 0 CommentsLet’s see. You did the laundry, dropped the boys off at Karate and the girls at dance class, stopped at the grocery store for a few last minute dinner items…What’s missing? As you were taking care of everyone else all day long, did you remember to take care of yourself? I know it can be hard to carve out space for you, since being a mom is a full time job, but taking care of yourself helps you have the strength and energy to keep taking care of everyone else, from your children to the snake your son left in the pocket of his dirty jeans. Full Article
Time Saving Tips for Busy Moms
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIt is no surprise that moms feel overwhelmed when they try to fit everything into their busy days. After all, few single people can manage to juggle work, home life, and fun successfully. On top of these responsibilities, moms add car pool duty, cupcake emergencies, and last minute science projects to their to do lists. So, how do moms manage to fit all of those tasks into their lives and still keep their sanity without resorting to cloning? Full Article
How To Optimize and Free Up Your Time
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsTime is one of the most important resources that we have. Time is one thing that you can’t swap, borrow or purchase. We are all given the same 24 hours to each day. Even with all of our modern day time saving conveniences such as e-mail, fax machines, microwaves and dish washers, there is no way to get more hours into your day. It is up to each of us to make the very best use of our time since we can’t get it back. Full Article
Parenting Teenagers: Tips On Starting High School
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsTeenagers all over the world will take the leap from child to young adult this fall. They will be entering High School for the first time. This milestone brings a variety of feelings and emotions. They are beginning four of the most difficult, yet most memorable years of their life. If you think you are anxious and scared, try being your teen. Full Article
Teen Suicide: Facts And Tips On What You Can Do To Help
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAccording to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, “teen suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers — almost 2,000 teens kill themselves each year.” Depression is one of the leading causes of teen suicide. It is estimated that “over 90% of teen suicide victims have a mental disorder, such as depression, and/or a history of alcohol or drug abuse.” The National Institute of Mental Health considers depression “to be a real medical illness and it’s treatable.” Full Article
Teen Self Esteem: How Parents Can Help
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsHow many teenagers do you meet that really have a strong sense of self esteem? Not many if you tell the truth. It’s a treat to find a fifteen year old who knows and likes who they are. Full Article
Teen Discipline: Just as Important Now as it was Then
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAs the parent of a teen, you no doubt wish you could go back to the days when it was easier to discipline and correct your child. The days when you did it because you knew they knew no better and looked to you for guidance and direction in this scary world. With your child now turned teenager, “No, No†just doesn’t cut it anymore. Full Article
Help, My Teen Wants to Begin Dating
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAh, dating. It’s a part of every teen’s life. It’s also a source of stress for most parents when their child reaches this pivotal point. It doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are a few tips to help you keep the fear at bay when your teenager starts dating. Full Article
Moody Teens: How to Deal With Those Frustrating Times
Written on October 5th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you currently have a teen or know a teenager; you’ve probably noticed a time or two (or maybe a hundred) where their moods have swung to match those of a Drill Sergeant in the armed forces. Sometimes, their actions can leave you wondering whether it’s normal or the sign of something more serious. Full Article
