Montgomery Community Media

Most children, teens, and even adults use technology a lot. There are smartphones, computers, tablets, television, video games, and other forms of technology as well. There are definitely a lot of benefits from using most of these items. However, like with most things, moderation is important. Here are a few tips to manage the use […]

Children and teens usually love a day off from school because of snow. Parents don’t always like snow days because it means that they often have to keep their children and teens occupied all day. Here are a few suggestions to help have an enjoyable snow day for everyone in the family: 1)      Let children […]

Thanksgiving is a holiday that many people really like, because it brings family and friends together. For others, it is a holiday filled with dread. Regardless of your stance on Thanksgiving, it is occurring on Thursday. Thus, here are a few thoughts to get the most out of the holiday:   1)    Thanksgiving is a […]

There is obviously great variability in maturity level of children and teens (and to some degree even adults). When you have a child or teen who acts much younger, or has issues such as ADHD that contribute to increased immaturity, parents often wonder how to parent their child. Specifically, they wonder whether to treat them […]

In many instances, parenting can be very rewarding. However, along with the rewards often comes significant stress and frustration. You will be the best parent possible if you take care of yourself. Here are a few suggestions to do that: 1) Set aside a period of time each week where you do something fun or […]

With the first quarter of school about done, it is important to look at how your adolescent is doing, especially if they transitioned into middle school or high school this year. Evaluating the following items can be useful in determining if services/extra assistance are needed at this point in the year: –        Grades How did […]

With the holiday season fast approaching, many families will be traveling with their children. With that comes great opportunities for bonding as well as possible annoyance in handling children who misbehave during long car rides. Here are a few suggestions to improve the quality of a long car ride with children: 1) Identify potential issues […]

Individuals cannot vote and make legal decisions until they are 18 years old. People are not legally allowed to drink until they are 21 years old. Yet, teenagers are allowed to get their learners permit at 15 years, nine months of age and their license nine months later. Some parents feel their teens are responsible […]

When trying to get children to do something that you want them to do (and presumably should be doing anyway), there is often a fine line between a reward and bribe. Some parents feel strongly about not providing their children with any incentives for good behavior or completing certain tasks. Others are happy to provide […]

Most children become jealous or envious of their siblings at one time or another during childhood. Sometimes it is qualities such as being outgoing, athletic, or smart that children become jealous of. Other times it relates to feeling that they aren’t being treated fairly by their parents. While life isn’t always fair, here are a […]