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  • Instagram at 13? Here’s Why Many Parents Are Saying “Not Yet”

    by Nancy Reynolds June 5, 2026

    This Post: Instagram at 13? Here’s Why Many Parents Are Saying “Not Yet” Written By: Nancy Reynolds A few years ago, the biggest social media debate among parents was whether …

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  • Teen Group Chats: How One Chat Can Have Emotional, Social and Even Legal Consequences

    by Nancy Reynolds February 26, 2026

    This Post: Teen Group Chats: How One Chat Can Have Emotional, Social, and Even Legal Consequences Written By: Marybeth Bock By now, we’ve all heard about the potential harm social …

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  • “764” Group: What Is It and Why Parents NEED to Know About It

    by Nancy Reynolds November 26, 2025

    This Post: “764” Group: What Is It and Why Parents NEED to Know About It Written By: Marybeth Bock As a parent, I try not to panic every time the …

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  • My Kids and I Track Each Other – Here’s Why We Both Love It  

    by Nancy Reynolds December 29, 2024

    This Post: My Kids and I Track Each Other – Here’s Why We Both Love It   Written By: Marybeth Bock If you want to start a fun debate among parents …

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  • My Son Loves Gaming, But He Needs Balance: 8 Rules I’m Implementing in My Home

    by Nancy Reynolds June 27, 2024

    This Post: My Son Loves Gaming, But He Needs Balance: 8 Rules I’m Implementing in My Home Written By: Amannda Maphies My 14-year-old son loves gaming… He games on his …

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  • Teens, Here’s How to Break Up Respectfully (NOT in a Text)

    by Nancy Reynolds April 16, 2024

    This Post: Teens, Here’s How to Break Up Respectfully (NOT in a Text) Written By: Marybeth Bock When you’re a teenager, having your girlfriend or boyfriend break up with you …

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  • My Teen’s Cell Phone is a Privilege, Not a Right: 7 Simple Rules I’m Implementing in My Home

    by Nancy Reynolds March 20, 2024

    This Post: My Teen’s Cell Phone is a Privilege, Not a Right: 7 Simple Rules I’m Implementing in My Home Written By: Nancy Reynolds I get it… When you’re a …

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  • 10 Ways Cell Phones Are Making My Kid’s Childhood So Much Different Than Mine (And, It’s Sad…)

    by Nancy Reynolds February 28, 2024

    This post: 10 Ways Cell Phones Are Making My Kid’s Childhood So Much Different Than Mine  Let me start by saying, I’m a huge proponent of technology, advancement, and the upside …

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  • Dear Teens, Here Are Things You Should Never Send in a Text

    by Nancy Reynolds May 28, 2023

    This post: Dear Teens, Here Are Things You Should Never Send in a Text Written by: Marybeth Bock & Nancy Reynolds If your teen is like most, texting is their …

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  • 5 Things to Consider Before Taking Your Teen’s Phone Away as Punishment

    by Nancy Reynolds July 12, 2022

    This post: 5 Things to Consider Before Taking Your Teen’s Phone Away as Punishment Written by: Marybeth Bock & Nancy Reynolds Our teen’s cell phone… It’s typically the first thing …

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