http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Christina+Botto Parenting Christina Botto Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=284267&ca=Parenting Drug abuse among teens is a growing concern. In Troubled Teenagers – Identifying and Dealing with Tough Issues we discuss the signs as well as the reasons why teens abuse drugs and alcohol. As with any disease, early detection increases the chance for a full recovery and a drug and alcohol free futu... Parenting Christina Botto Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=284268&ca=Parenting You find yourself begging your teen to go places with the family. As soon as your teen gets into the car with you, he begins complaining about you or his life, and how miserable everything in his world is. In just a few minutes of being within the same five-foot radius of one another, the two of you... Parenting Christina Botto Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=166863&ca=Parenting Recently a mother approached me; she was very upset. Her daughter, who had just turned 16, was suddenly acting like a different person. Her daughter's circle of friends used to be within the top of the class, now she was spending her time with less successful students. In her opinion, her daughter d... Parenting Christina Botto Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=166862&ca=Parenting A few weeks ago a Mom touched on a very interesting subject - our teens are growing up and leave us wondering if we are doing enough for them. "My older son (16) is hardly home between school and his job," she said. "And my younger son, 13, is always on the computer. I feel I should be doing somethi... Parenting Christina Botto Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=156175&ca=Parenting For most of the country, March means warmer weather and fewer clothes. Sweaters and coats are exchanged with short sleeves and shorts or skirts. Arms, legs, and body are exposed to the warmth of the sun - and the eyes of young men. Parent's worries increase at the same rate their teen's clothing dec... Parenting Christina Botto Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=118461&ca=Parenting BookWire's "Year in Reviews Magazine," December 2006 issue, lists a review of my book "Help Me With My Teenager! A Step-by-step Guide for Parents that Works." All in all a very positive review, the reviewer states: "Help Me With My Teenager!" speaks in a clear and understandable language directly to... Parenting Christina Botto Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=108521&ca=Parenting Eating disorders have long been a serious problem among people of all ages. However, this disease usually begins somewhere in the pre-teen stages of life, and although many adolescent boys suffer with this disorder, it usually affects and is much more severe in young girls. People who do suffer from... Parenting Christina Botto Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=106158&ca=Parenting Communication is the single most important aspect when parenting a teenager. We can give them a sense of compassion, understanding, and support. We can listen to their opinion. We can peacefully discuss a situation. On the other hand, we can convey to them that we are disappointed and angry about wh... Parenting Christina Botto Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=106160&ca=Parenting During my phone sessions with parents, one issue comes up over and over again. Parents are frustrated because their teenager does not listen to them anymore. Some are focusing on finding answers how to regain control of their teenager while others are wondering how to build a good relationship. It i... Parenting Christina Botto Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=106161&ca=Parenting The biggest challenge when parenting a teenager is how to get your teen to listen to you and your advice. You want to protect your teen from bad decisions and choices. Your teen knows it all and does not listen to you. Between the ages of 13 and 18, your teenager will transform from a child that fol...