Tame Your Teenager

The days are getting shorter, the mornings are darker, and with school back in full swing summer is a fleeting memory dipping below the horizon.

As your child gets settled into the school year and starts to find his or her groove, I want to remind you as parents that being in the bottom percentage of the class is not really all that bad. After a while the teacher will begin to lower the expectations they place on your child until it nearly hits bottom. In addition, the nagging will become less and less, the calls home will stop, all building up to your child’s school experience being one of bliss and tranquility with no responsibility, expectations, or grief.

Here are five things you can do to help your child reach their utopia. (more…)