By Briana Bradley Wilson To the Mom of the Rebellious Teen
There is a pain that hides behind the eyes of the mom of a rebellious teen. A weariness from worry.…
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By Kelly Crawford Hug Them Anyway: 6 Tips For Connecting with Your Teens
The following six ways to nurture relationships with your teens are a good reminder to me and hopefully you. We…
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Divorce Improved My Relationship With My Teens
I’m in the car, utterly exhausted, back aching. My 17-year-old son is in the passenger seat, his attention glued, as…
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By Claudia Caramiello I Started Being Honest with My Teens about My Mental Health Battles
Smiling is easy to fake. Pretending to be cheerful doesn’t require any special skills. Giving the illusion of being a…
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Will My Child Be Like I Was As a Teen?
The day my son turned 15, I was overcome by fear and anxiety. An impending doom like a little, black,…
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This In-Between Stage is New For Us Both
While I was organizing my daughter's bedroom this weekend, it hit me: we've entered the in-between years. We're in between…
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God Gave Me Babies Who Grew Up
Tapping the “off” button on my iPhone, I ended the FaceTime with my daughter. Smiling to myself, I reflected on…
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By Jenni Brennan What a Gift It Is To Watch My Babies Grow Up
A few weeks ago I ran away and I brought my family with me. It’s become my favorite thing to…
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When You’re a Mom of Teens, You Never Pass up a Chance to Spend Time with Them
When your kids are little, nothing rings more true than the saying that the days are long but the years…
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Dear Teenage Self: Hold On, Better Days Are Coming
Trigger warning: abuse and self-harm mentioned. Dear sweet girl, I know you don't want to be seen but I see…
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By Whitney Westbrook Cereal Is a Food Group, and Other Things I’ve Learned While Parenting Teens
In honor of a new school year, here are things I’ve learned while parenting teens: Do not wear dry cleaning…
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By Carolyn Moore That’s My Baby behind the Wheel—Please Be Kind
My 14-year-old daughter studied the rules of the road religiously this summer, completed dozens of practice tests online, and passed…
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