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  • The Hangout House: The Upside of Being Teen Central

    by Nancy Reynolds May 23, 2018

    This post: The Hangout House – The Upside to Being Teen Central (Post updated April 2024) As far back as I can remember, I’ve always had a houseful of kids. …

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  • Teen Suicide and Depression: Why You Need to Tune Into Your Teen’s Mental Health

    by Nancy Reynolds May 16, 2018

    This Post: Teen Suicide and Depression: Why You Need to Tune Into Your Teen’s Mental Health (Post updated: 9/2022) Suicide… it’s every parent’s worst nightmare. And yet, deep down inside, …

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  • 6 Ways to Turn Your Child’s Computer Obsession into a Future Career

    by Nancy Reynolds May 14, 2018

    Remember back when your kids were young and you used to get so excited when they developed a new interest or passion? Whether it was Thomas the Train, American Girl …

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  • Don’t Be Disappointed this Mother’s Day: 4 Tips to Make SURE You Have an Amazing Day

    by Nancy Reynolds May 3, 2018

      Ahhh… Mother’s Day. A beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, breakfast in bed, and thoughtful cards written by my wonderful children where they each pour out their hearts telling me …

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  • 5 Tempting Reasons You and Your Teen Should Cook Together

    by Nancy Reynolds April 30, 2018

      We all know teenagers can be really tough to connect with. For starters, they’re all about “their own space.” Long stretches in their bedroom, earbuds that seem permanently affixed …

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  • 8 Tips for Teens to Ace a Job Interview

    by Nancy Reynolds April 16, 2018

    This post: 8 Tips for Teens to Ace a Job Interview / Updated 2025 With summer break just around the corner, high school and college kids will be scrambling to …

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  • Crazy Busy: Are We Really As Busy As We Say We Are?

    by Nancy Reynolds April 2, 2018

      Being “busy” is the new cool. It’s the new status quo, the new norm and the new way of life that’s plaguing moms across the globe. Think about it, …

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  • When The Pressure Becomes Too Much – 4 Things Your Teen Needs To Stop Doing Today

    by Nancy Reynolds March 12, 2018

      It’s a fact. Our kids are statistically far more stressed out and anxious than past generations. With experts mulling around the possibilities, there still doesn’t seem to be a …

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  • 14 Spring Break Safety Tips for High School and College Kids

    by Nancy Reynolds February 28, 2018

    This post: Spring Break Safety Tips for High School and College Kids Updated February 2023 They’re counting down the days… Soon, 1.5 million high school and college kids across the …

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  • Fun Ideas for a Sham-Rockin’ Teen St. Patrick’s Party

    by Nancy Reynolds February 26, 2018

    Whether you call it St. Patrick’s Day, St. Patty’s Day, St. Paddy’s Day or simply St. Pat’s Day, one thing is certain – it’s a great day to throw a …

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