About Parenting Teens: Factors That Contribute to Raising Resilient Teens

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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today Community Summer with Teens From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens As always, I hope this newsletter is finding you and yours happy and in good health. Factors That Contribute to Raising Resilient Teens Parents cannot shackle themselves to their teenager and oversee every decision he makes throughout his adolescence - and we wouldn't want to. We want our teenagers to know when and how to protect themselves against negative peer pressure, teen drug use, bad grades in school, etc. We want them to learn how to grab their own boot straps and pick themselves up. This is called teaching resiliency. Learn about the five factors that contribute to becoming a resilient person. Summer Activities for Teens - Week Eight These summer activities for teens can be done individually, with friends or with the whole family. Each week has four different types of teen summer activities: Make This (Recipe), Craft This, Learn How and Get Out and Go! Each activity idea is fun for your teen. Check out week eight's summer activities for teens now. Quiz: Are You a Pushover Parent? Are your children are holding the reins in your parent-child relationship or are you standing on firm ground with your discipline techniques? Find out here. ... Read more 101 Fun Things for Teens to Do This Summer Here is a list of fun things for your teen to do this summer. Print it out and give it to your teen the first time they tell you they are bored. Many of these things can be done either with friends or alone. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Parenting Help Defiant Teenagers Unruly Teens Teenage Behavior Counseling for Teens Featured Articles Crafts, Projects and Ideas for Teens Parenting Questions and Answers for Parents of Teens Parenting Teens Ages and Stages College Information Family Life Education   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How to Get Your Teen into College Is your teen confident? Find out now! How to Raise a Drug-Free Teen Help Your Teen Handle Peer Pressure Learn to Talk to Your Teen in 5 Days Advertisement