Dear Mom, This Is What I Need You To Remember Now That I’m a Teenager
Hey, Mom. I’m sorry. I’m sorry I yelled at you this morning. I’m sorry for what I said. I know…
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I’m Learning to Parent My Teens At the Edge
I went outside to get my mail yesterday and felt the warmth of the sun on my skin. I looked…
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I Bought Deodorant For My Preteen and Now I’m the One Who’s Sweating
Yes, I should've seen . . . or smelled it coming. On a recent shoe shopping adventure, we stood in…
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I Pick My Battles With My Tween So Now She Has Blue Hair
I let my 12-year-old daughter get blue hair today. More of a turquoise really. And my 13-year-old went with purple.…
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We Were Just Kids When We Fell In Love
You were snarky and shy, awkward in that endearing gangly teenage boy kind of way. You made me laugh, and…
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Preparing for the Last First Day of School
Just seeing this in print is causing a stir of emotions. Part of me keeps asking, where did time go and…
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20 Important Life Lessons Every Teen Must Learn
It’s kind of like the More You Know public service announcements, but for teens. Don’t Flirt With the World Smoking,…
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X-It: The Rescue Plan For Teens Every Parent Needs
Friends, as most of you know, I get to spend an hour each week with a group of young people…
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10 Things Girl Moms Have To Look Forward To About the Teenage Years (Really!)
I am the mom of two daughters and no sons. And when you are the mom of daughters and no…
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6 Must-Have Family Games
The day my kids deemed Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders “boring” was nearly as exciting as the day they…
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