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Are you the parent of a teenager? If you are, you likely already know that many teens want to look their best, at least fashion wise. For that reason, many teens keep up on the latest fashion tends and use them. While this is okay in some aspects, it can result in your teenager wearing baggy pants showing their boxers or revealing shirts that show off too much cleavage. While these do seem to be popular fashion trends, do you really want your child displaying them? If not, you may be wondering what you should do.

When it comes to your teenager and movements in style that you may not necessarily approve of, your first thought may be to lay down the law. As a parent, this is your right to do, but did you know that you may actually end up causing more damage? Do you remember what it was like being a teenager? If you were like most teenagers, there was a good chance that the last thing you wanted was to be told how to dress by your parents and the same is likely so for your own teen. That is why you may want to think about taking a different approach.

One of the many instances where you should speak to your child about their fashions is if it may end up causing them some harm. As previously mentioned, many of the latest fashion trends for women and for girls are low cut shirts and low rise pants. This often ends up leaving a good portion of the body exposed. In today’s society, you always need to be on the lookout for sexual predators. While your teenager may not necessarily be interested in someone, someone may actually end up getting that type feeling from them. This could put your teenager in a weird and possibly dangerous situation. If that is the case, you may want to take the time to explain that, as it may sink in better than if you were just to say “change your clothes; you can’t wear that.”  Read more... (654 words, 1 image, estimated 2:37 mins reading time)

Is it any wonder teenagers are confused and afraid. The world is changing faster than at any time in history. We talk casually of disasters like world wars and famine, global warming and shortages of food and petroleum products, environmental disasters and other fears without giving our children any reassurances for the future.

Teenagers these days are bombarded with worldwide news reports, usually of disasters and unpleasant events. We hear it in the music they listen to and see the influence in the movies and games they choose.

There is a way to give your teenager a positive outlook for the future and to help them overcome any obstacles life throws in their path.

Mind movies are the ultimate visualisation tool. They show positive, inspiring pictures while playing bright upbeat music to inspire the viewer with enthusiasm. They are an excellent tool for positive thinking and if you follow the Law of Attraction principles, they are great for strengthening and focusing thoughts to speed the manifestation of your goals.

The best thing about Mind Movies is that you can create your own.

There are sample movies available for free to give you an idea of what a good mind movie looks like, and to show you how powerful they can be, but the best way to make them work is to design your own.

Teenagers are exploring their world and learning about themselves. One of the best ways to help them to understand themselves and to work out their goals in life is to get them to make their own personal mind movies. They love to look at pictures, from family albums and snap shots and from the internet and magazines. Teenagers have strong ideas on music but if they are encouraged to put together their own mind movie using a positive, upbeat theme, they will choose music that they find inspiring.  Read more... (348 words, 1 image, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)

What teenagers don’t realize is that their demographic is very important to companies selling products today. Plus, with the economy in the shape it is today, teenagers are having trouble finding part time and full time employment. What a lot of teenagers don’t realize is that now they have the chance to earn money full time or part time right from the comfort of their own home or bedroom. All they need is a computer with an Internet connection.

They can expect to earn between one to three hundred dollars a week from each survey service and more from each other survey service that they join. Completing online surveys is also easy and requires no type of diploma or previous experience. Companies conducting surveys need their input because they sell products that teenagers want, like mp3 players, cell phones, computers and other items, such as clothing apparel.

It is a good practice to make phone contact with the staff at the online survey service they join, just to make sure that they can have all their questions fully answered by an actual person, not just through an online contact us form.

It is also important when they fill out these surveys, to fill them out completely and to the best of their ability as the people at the survey programs will take notice of this and this will help keep them at the top of their list for more work in the future.

Most survey programs will pay them through an online banking service such as PayPal. Some will also pay by mailing checks directly to them.

“If you ask me to describe teenagers – one definition which comes into my mind is Confused in motion”. Fact is many magicians have an un-said “fear” of performing for teenagers.

Why?

The reasons can occupy pages of notes, but I will give a few – I often observe.

You see most magicians, especially male magicians are ego driven… which means we allow our ego to dictate how we perform vs. allowing our passion for the art of magic to guide us. Yes, it starts for some as early as kindergarten or elementary school where we “feel” we have to “impress” a girl by getting in a fight and “acting” tough.

Only to learn later in life the girl you were trying to impress was simply thinking to herself “What an idiot he is”. Well, for many this ego which drives some … carries over into adulthood and can actually hinder those from achieving their true passion…

in this case becoming the best performer you can be.

I realize some have a desire to perform for children, some pre-teens, some teenagers, some early adult, some adult and others senior adult… but to become the best entertainer (a master magician) one must learn to discipline their ego so they too can be equipped to truly entertain for all ages.

Note: I will say this ego thing can also have a dramatic impact on self-esteem too (How you view yourself. Comparing yourself to others or mentally not able to become the performer you desire to be because you are so “worried” about how others view you as a person).

So let us get right into it.

“Performing Magic For Teenagers”  Read more... (2355 words, 1 image, estimated 9:25 mins reading time)

If you are wondering about raising a teenage daughter then I think I can help you. Raising a teenage daughter can be hard at the best of times and is one of the true tests of becoming an adult yourself and your self discipline. I applied some timeless principles of relationships and now my daughter and I get on like a house on fire whenever we meet. Here are some of my top tips for those raising a teenage daughter.

Listen Openly – You have to listen openly to your teenage daughter. She will have trouble telling you things if you are always judgmental and closed minded. When she is talking or trying to tell you something try and see it as if you were in her position. Remember how hard it was being a teenager? All those social pressures and bodily changes. Also, when she is talking, try and keep your mind focused on what she is saying even if it is hard.

Try your best not to be preparing your response as you cannot truly hear what the other person is saying through your mental noise.

Give Honest Appreciation – Everyone wants to be loved and especially teenagers. When they are going through these tough times all they want to know is that people are there that love them unconditionally. It sounds cheesy but it is true. Honestly appreciate things about her whenever you can. You will never get this day again to see your teenage daughter grow up. Pick something, anything each and every day.

Recognise they are becoming adults – When your teenage daughter is growing, you have to recognize that she is becoming an adult now and it is sometimes hard to admit this. She may want things like more independence and this is a natural thing.  Read more... (322 words, 1 image, estimated 1:17 mins reading time)