By Whitney Fleming When the Relationship with Your Teen Gets Bad, Take Away the Friction
Last week, I wore my heavy wool socks and snow boots to walk the dog on a cold winter day.…
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By Lisa Leshaw Dear Parents, This is What Your Teenagers Need You to Know About These Tough Years
After 38 years and with infinite humility, I am packing up my therapist's shingle. I'm not mentioning this to garner…
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By Claudia Caramiello Dear Son, As You Turn 16
It's the physical touch I think I miss most. The weight of an infant on my hip. The softness of…
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By Kelly Richardson Dear SAT, You Suck
Dear SAT, Yes, Scholastic Aptitude Test, I’m talking to you. It’s time someone spoke the truth and put you in…
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Dear Teens, I’m Sorry You’re Stuck With “That” Mom
Dear teens, I'm sorry you got "that" mom. I'm sorry you got that mom who will always ask where you…
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By Jennifer Thompson Dear Kids, I May Not Always Understand Your World, But I’m Always Here For You
Dear children, I don't know what it's like growing up in your generation. There are a lot of things about…
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16 Texts Moms of Teens Dream of Getting
I once got the following text from my 15-year-old shortly after she'd eaten lunch at school (if a meal consisting…
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By Anne Metz Dear Moms of Middle School Boys, I’m Counting on You
Hey mom of a middle school boy, can we talk, mom-to-mom? I need you to check in with your son…
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Dear Teenage Daughter, I Will Be Right Here Waiting For You to Come Back to Me
The shift was slow and subtle. First, you pulled away slightly as I put my arm around you walking out…
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By Andrea Remke When “The Talk” Comes in the Middle of Aisle 8
My only son is going to be 12 in a couple of months. I never had any brothers. I know…
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By Leslie Deane-Mountjoy Sometimes It Sucks Being the Mean Parents
It’s the day our son has been waiting for. The big dance is tonight. He has made plans with multiple…
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I’m Raising Great Teens, So Why Am I So Exhausted?
About a decade ago, my three young daughters and I rode up a hotel elevator with a couple who appeared…
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