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Youth and Teens

Articles for Parents

UCAN Discussion Guide

Print out this guide and this grade sheet and encourage your youth to fill them out and discuss their responses with you.

Building the Foundation for a Healthy Teen & Parent Relationship
Building a good foundation increases the potential for a good relationship.

Do’s and Don’ts For Parents With Teenagers
If only it was this simple. Here are some effective tips for dealing with your teenager.

What To Do If Your Child Runs Away From Home
What should I do if my child runs away from home?

More Runaway Prevention Tips For Parents
The more tips the better when it comes to parenting.

Setting Goals & Expectations
Give kids a map and maybe, just maybe they'll find their way.

What To Do When Your Child Returns Home
What should I do when my child comes back?

Supporting Parents: Normal Adolescent Rebellion or Something More Serious
Normal adolescent rebellion or something more serious?

Basic Parenting Tips
Good parenting is a combination of role modeling, teaching and friendship.

Do as I say AND as I do
Nothing erodes the delicate parent/teen relationship faster than for a child to hear one thing and see another.

Tips for Parents: Have Fun!
Learning life's lessons doesn't always have to be serious. Lighten up and have some fun.

Parenting Step-Families
Step-parenting adds another dimension, particularly when your blended family includes biological and step-children.

Play Who, What, Where, When, and How with Your Kids
Knowing where your kids are and what they're doing doesn't make you a nag; it makes you a caring parent.

Parents Matter: Tips for Raising Teenagers
Parents of teenagers may have the toughest job around.

Set guidelines for good behavior
Setting rules and guidelines for the children in your care helps them learn safe, healthy and socially acceptable behavior.

Parent/Teen Talk
Navigating through life isn't easy, but with parents acting as guideposts the trip is a little easier.

Signs My Teen Might Be Thinking About Running Away From Home
Find out what you should be looking for.

Family Fun:  Getting to Know You
Your parents ask you questions all the time. Now turn it around and ask them.

Guidelines for Parents with Kids in Cyberspace
Know what your kids are doing on line. Talk, be open, educate yourself, and check it out.

 

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