Parents, having a bit of difficulty figuring out exactly "Whatever" means when it spills from your teens mouth? Sure, we know what we think it means, but it could possibly surprise you. Well, tonight on CreateChatter™ TV, we might just be able to help you!

 

Tonight (September 5) at 8 pm CT (9 pm ET) on CreateChatter TV, we are chatting…

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If you have a kid I need to warn you about the Romeo and Juliet syndrome.  Again.

Yeah, you think you already know but let me remind you of the rules because the first time your college aged daughter who is beautiful and elegant and brilliant walks in the house with a dweeby little wanna-be artist with a handshake that says "I'm a goober" you'll forget all the rules. You will drag your…

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My oldest son has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and he’s always had a desire to make money ever since his first lemonade stand at age 8! Unfortunately, it’s impossible to find a part time job when…

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Unfortunately I was head-butted into teenagedom last weekend, when my 12 year old step-son came to visit. Like already, 12? I wasn’t ready for it! Not like anyone ever is…

Him, hubby and I were sitting in the living room taking turns playing Call of Duty. He was sitting in the recliner, hubby and I were sitting on the couch together. It was step-son’s turn to play, so hubby kind of…

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When I was a pimply, gauche teenager, I loved reading Tiger Beat. In those days, the faces gracing the cover and every page in between was Scott Baio, Shaun Cassidy and Leif Garrett…Oh My. I was convinced that if Shaun Cassidy

really had the chance to meet me, he would…

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Despite the fact that I spent the better part of the day looking to hunt down whatever sneaky, cowardly bastard thought it would be fun to plant the malware that took down numerous sites hosted by GoDaddy today, including mine, thanks to some incredible tech support & my amazing tweeps & peeps out there, I am getting Crazy Town back on track! So moving right along with our…

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If you want to alienate your kids, create an atmosphere that says “I am the boss and you will obey!” On the other hand, if you want a relationship with your kids, create an atmosphere that says “I am here to help you!”



Communicating with your child is what will determine the type of relationship you will share. On going communication is what will allow the relationship to deepen and strengthen.



Parents are often so busy they forget the need to consciously cultivate a… Continue

If asked if you are you an “awakened” parent you would probably pause to consider what that actually means. What constitutes being an awakened parent? Many equate the term “awakened” with “eyes wide-opened” or being “aware”. In terms of parenting, to be awakened means to be conscious of what your role as a parent consists of…examining your role, determining if it is working to produce the results you intend, and finally, making necessary changes to achieve those goals.



Parenting is… Continue

By Aurelia Williams, Author of Understanding Your Teen



Parents spend a lot of time teaching their kids right from wrong. They show them what they think is right and hope they can keep their children from falling for negative peer pressure.… Continue

This morning I dropped Keenan off at 7:15 a.m. to begin his high school career. What choo talkin’ bout Willis? Yes, somehow I am of the age to have a high schooler and my sweet baby boy has legs covered in hair, a deep voice and fears wedgies. I was specifically instructed to stay as far away from the Senior parking lot as possible when I dropped him and his friend off. 





Senior parking lot? That’s your big fear? Because mine are drugs, alcohol, sex, heartbreaks, college, losing you… Continue

James, my 13-year old, and I are in the car on our way back from his dentist appointment that I proudly remembered and made, to the amazement of the staff and myself, to be honest. At 3:00 a.m. when I couldn’t sleep, I was sure I would not wake up in time for the 9:00 a.m. appointment.
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I only stuffed my bra once.



Not bad for someone who for all of Junior High was mercilessly teased as being a carpenter's dream (flat as a board) in home room every day.



But growing up, these things certainly have their impact. Now, I didn't really care. I was one of those girls that was someone embarrassed of "growing… Continue

I haven't been on the internet much during the last couple of months so I am trying to catch up.



I am trying to get adjusted to having a baby again. I tell people that it isn't four kids that is overwelming it...it is having a teenager and an infant at once.



Honestly, I don't know which is the bigger baby. The two month old is supposed to be a baby, but the 13 year old whines, cries, and pouts like a two year old.



Trying to adjust and create order in my… Continue

Teens being teens!





Hiya Moms!



Those of you busy parenting teens know that while it's not the easiest job, it is a job full of surprises, love, lessons and usually, never boring.



At www.parententalguidancerequired.blogspot.com the series covers the importance of our communication skills, and how we interact with our kids.



Do you have a teen topic you would like to read more on? Please comment on… Continue