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Vanessa Van Petten does it again! ScottCounseling loves this author. Her insights, words of wisdom and positive applications for teens and adolescents hits the mark every time. Read, enjoy and learn!

Oh boy, the kids are at home, my sisters are scrounging with nothing to do. I thought it was time for a little 10 tips post! Most of these are academically geared because I think summer is great time to relax and to get ahead.

…most teens have no problem with the relaxing part, but need some help with the motivational part.

1. SAT Prep

Yes, summer is the best time for this. Get an SAT Review Book and just start going over vocab and taking practice… Continue Reading

Author and teen specialist, Vanessa Van Petten, helps parents deal with a very serous topic, road rage, in a manner that can be shared with teen drivers who need to take the road seriously, but not feel put off by a lecturing parent… Continue Reading

Only one in three teenagers, 16-to-19-years-old, will find a job this summer. This is a sure a sign of slow economic growth and higher minimum wage for all workers in the US. In fact, the employment rate this season is expected to be the lowest in sixty years.

Before you begin helping your child search for a summer job it would be wise to establish that your teenager wants to work. While some teens are first reluctant, and you may have to give them a little push, do not force your teen into getting a paying job. Research indicates that teens (especially younger teens) that are not motivated or mature enough to work outside of he home will not… Continue Reading

You may be a parent that has spoken to your child about avoiding the use of drugs and alcohol. This is an important first step to keeping your child safe and chemical free. Below are some other steps that you can take to ensure that your child is not drinking, smoking or abusing drugs.

Establish a loving relationship

Long before your child has the whereabouts to begin experimenting with alcohol or drugs, it’s important to establish a relationship that is open, caring and loving. Tell your child daily that you love him or her.

Be a role model

Set a good example regarding you own use of alcohol and chemical use or abuse.

Family Rules

Establish rules against the use of smoking… Continue Reading

Community and school leaders have teamed together for several decade now to address the issues of gangs. Gangs are real, but like many other community and school problems, gangs are a reflection of our society. To say that we can get rid of gangs is to say we need to get rid of society. Please understand what this means. It does not mean that gangs will always be here and we need to accept inappropriate behavior; it means we need to explore why gangs form and what we, as a society, can to to prevent this formation. The article written below is taken from “Keep Schools Safe.” This Web source is an active participant in providing resources for schools, parents and community agencies for… Continue Reading

Going to a high school prom can be a great experience for the participants and parents. For many students, prom signifies a step toward adulthood, social acceptance and positive fun. Too often, however, prom becomes a negative event for some due to poor planning, false expectations and a lack of parent supervision or involvement. This article was written to help parent anticipate prom problem situations. Recognizing, discussing and trouble-shooting prom problem before the event begins will help keep your child safe, engaged and statistically in a better position to have fun.

Preparing for Prom

Talk to Your Teen
Communication is the number one way to keeping your teenager happy and healthy. Talking to your teen will open… Continue Reading