Safeguarding your teen online has become as important as teaching them to look both ways before crossing the street.  The virtual world, while offering incredible opportunities for connection and exploration, also harbors new and growing risks that can pose serious threats to your teen’s safety and well-being. One of the most prevalent dangers is catfishing, […]

Talking with teenagers can be hard for many parents.  As teens go through the tough adolescent years, they often become more quiet and don’t share as much about their lives.  However, asking the right questions can help parents and teens talk better and feel closer. Having good conversations with your teenager is really important to

As a parent, you may often feel out of touch and confused by social media platforms like Instagram.  With over a billion monthly active users, Instagram dominates the social scene for teenagers and young adults.  As your teen or other teenagers spend hours scrolling, posting, and interacting on the app, you may be left wondering—is

As teenagers in Kenya grow up and seek more independence, parents often struggle with how much to do for them.  It’s understandable to want to protect and provide for your growing children.  However, doing too much for teenagers can inhibit their development into capable, responsible adults. For example, giving your teenager pocket money into their

It’s not easy when your once sweet, happy child seems to have been replaced by an angry, gloomy teenager.  Hormones, stress, and big life changes during the adolescent years can make irritation, moodiness, and even rage common occurrences in teens.  While some conflict between parents and teens is normal, chronic anger that disrupts your family

Having meaningful conversations with teenagers is a challenge for many parents.  Teens tend to give short, closed-off responses like “fine,” “okay,” or “I don’t know” when asked about their day or feelings.  However, with open-ended questions, parents can engage with teens on a deeper level.  Open-ended questions encourage teenagers to provide detailed responses, share their

Your once sweet child who used to want to be by your side now seems to want nothing more than to spend time with friends.  They insist every outing or family function must include at least one of their friends.  At other times, they would rather chat with their online friends than hang out at

Without a doubt, being a parent to a teenager can be challenging.  It can get to a point where you don’t want to talk to them because of all the disapproving things they may be doing.  But it’s crucial to maintain a strong bond with your teen during this transformative stage.  They still need your