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What is the Right Amount of Parental Involvement?

Posted on November 11, 2024 by middleearthnj Leave a comment

Parenting advice comes from all sorts of sources and often feels contradictory. Be involved in your children’s lives! But not TOO involved! To be honest, it’s a fine line that’s hard to find. Both consistent under-involvement and over-involvement in a teen’s life can be detrimental to their mental wellbeing and academic performance. It’s best when parents can find that sweet

Parent/Teen Relationships

Simple Ways to Give Your Teen Positive Attention

Posted on November 13, 2017 by middleearthnj One comment

All of us crave attention. As humans, we seek experiences and relationships that demonstrate we are valued. Children are especially eager for their parents’ attention. And yes, although they don’t always act like it, even teens crave their parents’ care and concern. Experts say that the attention children receive from their parents helps to determine their self-image and their feelings

Parent/Teen Relationships