Teenagers Parenting

If you've got a teenager in your life, you probably need a dose of Dramamine. That's right - that little blue pill for motion sickness. You're probably queasy from the whirlwind of trying to keep up with their social calendar. You may feel dizzy from all the ups and downs of riding their emotional roller coaster. You might even have a headache from banging your head against the wall, feeling frustrated by an apparent failure to communicate. Well, before you commit any heinous acts - or take up karate as the family sport of choice....

What is confidence? How can you help your teenager get more self-confidence? As a parent, one of the greatest gifts you can bestow on your teenager is the gift of confidence. When a teen is confident, there's seemingly no limit to what they can achieve. A teen with self-confidence has the gift of both perspective and perseverance. But sometimes parents want to protect their young adults so much that they actually weaken their teens’ ability to cope.