Parents' Corner
Shannon is a licensed professional counselor and a national certified counselor and owner and clinical director of Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center in Cape Girardeau. He and several therapists at the center specialize in treating child and adolescent mental health issues in Southeast Missouri and work with parents using family therapy to develop parenting/discipline skills to deal with misbehavior and defiance. In his blog Shannon provides education on children's mental health topics and uses a question-and-answer forum for local parents to ask questions related to his field. For more information or to reach Shannon, visit www.tenderheartschildtherapycenter.com
Teens and Part Time Jobs
Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 12:30 PM
One question parents often have for us is the question of teens working part time jobs. If your teen wants to get a job outside of the home, parents need to keep a few things in mind. First, consider your teen's after-school activities. If you want your child to continue participating in these activities and still learn a few business skills, consider allowing your child to work at an after-school job for less than 10 hours a week. ...
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