In the not-so-distant past, I used to take my two daughters out to the local diner to “catch up” over burgers (them) and a turkey club (me). I would marvel at the excited flurry of details my girls would tell me about their everyday activities–from the coolest game the neighborhood kids taught them to play to how they were…
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Do you sometimes feel like you’re losing your mind with your teen? It’s exhausting when they’re constantly arguing. Maybe they’ve even told you they hate you. Or you can’t get your head around them losing things or how messy they are. At times they do something and you wonder “What the heck are they thinking?” (well, they’re not!) or maybe you find yourself…
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Are you looking for fun ways to connect and start conversations with your adolescent? Would you like to teach values to your kids but don’t know how without them tuning you out and having them say, “Oh Mom, not another lecture!” I’ve found TED talks to be a great way to open the door to meaningful conversations with…
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I expected it to be gradual. A little moodiness here, a bit of angst there. No one told me that one night I would tuck my sweet little boy into bed, and the next morning a sullen, argumentative, pubescent beast would emerge from the shadows in his place. I did know it was coming. He’s ten, nearly ten and a…
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As the #Metoo movement continues its momentum and takes over the headlines with brave women (and men) coming forward to call out perpetrators everywhere, now is the time every parent should be talking to their tween/teen daughters about sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. The statistics are alarming when it comes to the risk our teenage girls face in becoming…
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Summer’s arrived and the kids are home on summer break! Yikes! Do you need some ideas to rock your summer? Wondering what to do to have fun with your family? Don’t allow technology, the extra messes or your tweens and teens sassy attitude to stand in the way of having a great summer and making memories that last. Here’s a…
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Make Finals Time As Fun As Possible with a Little TLC! It’s that time of year again! FINALS! Eeeeekkk!!! Final time can be a stressful time for not only our teens but parents! You may find yourself frustrated and wanting to pull your hair out that your kids, who are distracted by YouTube or their phones, are not studying…
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It’s the end of the school year and time to pick out the perfect teacher’s gifts for your kids’ teachers. How do you show appreciation for a job well done over the course of an academic year? While it can be hard to show that deep appreciation, we have some ideas to get you started. Write This Down Help…
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Dear Kids, Mother’s Day was a lovely day, it really was. I enjoyed your cards, your hugs, and your “Thanks mom!” so very much. Bless you. I also really appreciated you guys taking time to clean out my car. This annual tradition is so desperately needed, because the dirt from fall sports is crusted under the sludge from the winter…
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I am not sure when the relationship with my teen daughter went off the rails. Perhaps it was at age nine when she decided she didn’t want to pick up after herself and no punishment impacted her behavior. Maybe it was age 11 when she started telling half-truths to get out of conversations with her father and me. Or, it…
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The Best Graduation Gifts (That Will Show Up At Your Door in Two Days)! Are you stumped as to what to get your grad? Are you looking for something unique that hasn’t been overdone? We have a helpful list of ideas for the best graduation gifts you might enjoy to help you find something as special as your grad….
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Dangerous Apps Parents Should Know About Everyone loves social media. Many teens and tweens, in particular, use it regularly to connect with their friends, family members, and more. Others use it to make new friends, reaching out to people who share their interests and passions. Social media is an excellent opportunity for teens or tweens who struggle to make…
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