By Elizabeth Dardes Dear Teen, Your World Looks Nothing Like We Planned
Dear Daughter, Happy Sweet 16! My sweet girl, you’ve just reached a milestone in the midst of a pandemic and…
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By Whitney Fleming Sometimes Good Teens Just Make Bad Decisions
There's a reason parents of big kids shut down when their kids hit the teenage years. There's a reason moms…
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To The Mom of a Teen Boy, You’re (Still) the One He Needs
People prepared me well to parent babies and toddlers. There were lots of books, advice, and frequent check-ins. I couldn’t…
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By Her View From Home To the Mom of a Lonely Teen
It is an odd feeling to watch your child be invisible to others. She goes to a big school, is…
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By Cheryl Donely As the Mom of a Teen, I Know I Belong a Few Steps Back
I watched from the driver’s seat my oldest son shut the passenger door and walk toward the high school entrance…
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By Rachel Gossen This is 15
It’s 15, and for those of you who haven’t yet crossed 15, 15 is this. Fifteen is late nights. Late…
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By Kari Kampakis Dear Teens, You’ll Make Mistakes—But What Will Your Recovery Be?
A mom of five kids (all teenagers) once told me something they discuss a lot in their home is recovery.…
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By Melissa Neeb Welcome To the Teenage Jungle (You’re Still Needed Here)
Being told you are "cringy." Having your hugs dodged. Exasperated looks. One-word answers. Welcome to the teenage jungle. Enjoy, cherish,…
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By Jen Smith The Best Conversations With My Teen Happen At Night
My phone says its 10 p.m. For years this meant freedom for me. I'd wait in anticipation for 10 p.m.…
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I’ve Never Been Prouder of My Teens Than I Am Right Now
"This town really needs to get a grip on the teenagers who do whatever they want," the post said. Thank…
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By Shannon Wilson I’m Soaking in These Moments With My Teenage Son
His legs, long and lean, seem to take up half the room, stretching off the couch and across the skinny…
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As a Mom of Teens, I’m Making the Most of Being Forced to Slow Down
I don't get to see my teenagers much during normal life. If my daughters need to be at school early,…
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