Over the years, structures get modified for continuing growth. Here you will find the help to encourage life long learning.
Enjoy the bi-weekly articles below.
These sections are organized by age level, but the information is not confined to just these ages. Consider looking at other age ranges as well. Also, make sure to check out the Archives.
Enjoy the bi-weekly articles below.
These sections are organized by age level, but the information is not confined to just these ages. Consider looking at other age ranges as well. Also, make sure to check out the Archives.
Part-time Jobs
Your teen or tween might be itching to make some money. They just can't wait until they are old enough to get a "real job." You prepare you tweens now by suggesting things they can do to get ready.
They can volunteer at any age to help others. If they are responsible, reliable and on-time, they may even ask for a referral or recommendation they can use for a real job later.
Volunteering to help a young mother by playing with her children or reading aloud to them, they learn paience. If your tweens have developed a skill, like dancing or playing an instrument, they might teach younger children how to do so. How about writing a play, making costumes for it, directing it and helping its characters to memorize their lines and how to really act that character in the play, then perform it in your community.
It is an election year. Your teens can go in pairs and offer to work on the campaign of someone running for office or helping to register voters.
Your teens may find a non-profit that could use their help, like working with the local Humane Society or neighorhood child care.
They can start a book club with their friends or to encourage young readers by each reading the same book; your tween can lead the discussion of the book chosen for all to read.
If your teen volunteers or works for a small sum, they might not get rich but they will learn to give of themselves and even learn to budget their money. Remember, if saving, sharing, and spending as basic budgeting are stressed now, it will surely help them in the future. Above all be patient and watch for opportunities to help others. In doing so, it is amazing how much they help themselves.
Tech Watch
Your emerging adults still need your watchfullness, attention and interest in what they are accessing online. Social media such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube may seem innocent enough for your teen to pursue, but there are many "new kids on the block." TikTok presents your children with even more choices as they produce sensational viral challenges. One of the most dangerous is MOMO which progressively shows or encourages evil, leading to KILL YOURSELF. There are health risks in viral challenges.
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in the 10-24 age bracket.
The old adage "Know where your children are at all times" becomes even more important in this digital age. Parents can put parental controls and watches on computers, iPads, and phones for younger children, but may find it hard to control what their older children are doing on their computers. www.commonsensemedia.com is a good source of protection and knowledge of what is good for your children of all ages.
Continue to have conversations with your children about their digital habits, providing safeguards and sharing knowledge of the websites and memes they contact on their laptops and computers.
Help Your Young People Through Websites
By now, you are probably amazed and thrilled with the technological skills of your young people. They seem to know the right websites and references to help them with their studies. They may challenge you to video games and win every time.
I understand they can use help with their English grammar, correct sentence formation, and choosing the most accurate wording. Such websites as EssayDog.com or Essaybot.com may be helpful. Dr. Assignment.com helps your young people write high quality assignments and reports especially as they prepare for college.
CollegeBoard provides practice tests in math, English, writing and college-level work for older students.
www.yourteenmagazine.com and yourteenmag.com may help answer other questions you have. You can even obtain a free digital magazine Parenting in a Pandemic by going to https://yourteen.mykajaki.com/free-digital-magazine. Seth Perler at SethPerler.com has some good advice for you and your children in his videos.
Your young people probably know other websites suggested by their classmates, teachers or area of study. The greatest help you can give is encouragement and patience.
Your teen or tween might be itching to make some money. They just can't wait until they are old enough to get a "real job." You prepare you tweens now by suggesting things they can do to get ready.
They can volunteer at any age to help others. If they are responsible, reliable and on-time, they may even ask for a referral or recommendation they can use for a real job later.
Volunteering to help a young mother by playing with her children or reading aloud to them, they learn paience. If your tweens have developed a skill, like dancing or playing an instrument, they might teach younger children how to do so. How about writing a play, making costumes for it, directing it and helping its characters to memorize their lines and how to really act that character in the play, then perform it in your community.
It is an election year. Your teens can go in pairs and offer to work on the campaign of someone running for office or helping to register voters.
Your teens may find a non-profit that could use their help, like working with the local Humane Society or neighorhood child care.
They can start a book club with their friends or to encourage young readers by each reading the same book; your tween can lead the discussion of the book chosen for all to read.
If your teen volunteers or works for a small sum, they might not get rich but they will learn to give of themselves and even learn to budget their money. Remember, if saving, sharing, and spending as basic budgeting are stressed now, it will surely help them in the future. Above all be patient and watch for opportunities to help others. In doing so, it is amazing how much they help themselves.
Tech Watch
Your emerging adults still need your watchfullness, attention and interest in what they are accessing online. Social media such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube may seem innocent enough for your teen to pursue, but there are many "new kids on the block." TikTok presents your children with even more choices as they produce sensational viral challenges. One of the most dangerous is MOMO which progressively shows or encourages evil, leading to KILL YOURSELF. There are health risks in viral challenges.
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in the 10-24 age bracket.
The old adage "Know where your children are at all times" becomes even more important in this digital age. Parents can put parental controls and watches on computers, iPads, and phones for younger children, but may find it hard to control what their older children are doing on their computers. www.commonsensemedia.com is a good source of protection and knowledge of what is good for your children of all ages.
Continue to have conversations with your children about their digital habits, providing safeguards and sharing knowledge of the websites and memes they contact on their laptops and computers.
Help Your Young People Through Websites
By now, you are probably amazed and thrilled with the technological skills of your young people. They seem to know the right websites and references to help them with their studies. They may challenge you to video games and win every time.
I understand they can use help with their English grammar, correct sentence formation, and choosing the most accurate wording. Such websites as EssayDog.com or Essaybot.com may be helpful. Dr. Assignment.com helps your young people write high quality assignments and reports especially as they prepare for college.
CollegeBoard provides practice tests in math, English, writing and college-level work for older students.
www.yourteenmagazine.com and yourteenmag.com may help answer other questions you have. You can even obtain a free digital magazine Parenting in a Pandemic by going to https://yourteen.mykajaki.com/free-digital-magazine. Seth Perler at SethPerler.com has some good advice for you and your children in his videos.
Your young people probably know other websites suggested by their classmates, teachers or area of study. The greatest help you can give is encouragement and patience.