As a mother of teenagers I am a parent and a friend

As a mother of teenagers I am a parent and a friend

Once I got the hang of small children, my children turned into teenagers. It is a confusing time for parents of teenagers and teenagers themselves. Things are constantly changing, and sometimes I am a parent, and sometimes I am a friend. “Be their parent and not their friend.” This has been a constant debate about … Read more

Bill would require the consent of the parents for the HPV vaccine for children • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Bill would require the consent of the parents for the HPV vaccine for children • Iowa Capital Dispatch

The parents of Iowa told the legislators of the State on Thursday that a bill that requires the consent of the parents for the vaccinations of children against sexually transmitted diseases or infections would strengthen the rights of the parents, while medical experts claimed that the measure was at odds with Efforts to lower the … Read more

Mother and journalist shares tips on how to get teenagers through Break -Ups

Mother and journalist shares tips on how to get teenagers through Break -Ups

Lisa A. Phillips started researching teenage relationships when her daughter started dating. She learned that parents should validate feelings, but not too much ruminating with teenagers. Teenagers have different ideas about sexuality and relationships, and parents should not judge. This share-to-essay is based on a conversation with Lisa A. Phillipsauthor of First love: guiding teenagers … Read more