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Connecting/Communicating with Your Teen

  • 13 Things You Shouldn’t Stop Doing When Your Child Becomes a Teenager

    by Nancy Reynolds October 18, 2020

    This post: 13 things you shouldn’t stop doing when your child becomes a teenager The teen years are undoubtedly the most challenging for parents and teens alike. But with a …

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  • Bond with Your Teenage Daughter: 50+ Ways to Connect

    by Nancy Reynolds September 21, 2020

    This post: Bond with your teenage daughter: 50+ easy ways to connect. Carving out quality time to nurture the bond with your teenage daughter is so important. Yet, it’s so …

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  • The Power of Mindful Parenting: 6 Tips to Help You Stay Calm and Connected to Your Teen

    by Nancy Reynolds July 16, 2020

    Written by: Wynn Burkett / Author of  “The Power of Mindful Parenting: A Guide to More Connection and Less Conflict with Your Teen Have you had it with the pandemic? …

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  • How to Talk to a Teenager Who Doesn’t Want to Talk

    by Nancy Reynolds July 1, 2020

    This post: How to talk to a teenager who doesn’t want to talk It may not be the case with every teenager, but for a lot of parents of teens, …

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  • How to Stop Arguing with Your Teen: 10 Tips to Create More Peace in Your House

    by Nancy Reynolds May 4, 2020

    This post: How to stop arguing with your teen: 10 tips to create more peace in the house  Arguments with our teens sometimes sneak up on us like a freight …

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  • 35 Fun (and Funny) Texts to Send Your Teen

    by Nancy Reynolds October 18, 2019

    This post offers 35 fun and funny texts to send to your teen. According to the Urban Dictionary, texting is something teens do that their parents hate, but they can’t …

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  • I Remember What it Felt Like to Be a Teenager and It’s Making Me a Better Parent

    by Nancy Reynolds September 9, 2019

      When my daughter called me from the school parking lot, I could hear it in her voice. It’s as if my mom radar went off. Something was definitely wrong. …

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  • Teen Slang Words – Here’s What Your Kids are Really Saying

    by Nancy Reynolds July 9, 2019

    This post: Teen Slang Words – Here’s What Your Kids are Really Saying – Post updated/ 4/2022 If you’ve ever listened to a group of teenagers talk, chances are there …

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  • 3 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Relationship With Your Teen

    by Nancy Reynolds October 4, 2017

      It’s inevitable. No matter how great of a parent you are, as soon as your child hits the teen years they strive for independence and begin to pull away. …

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  • Teen Boys: The Communication Barrier

    by Nancy Reynolds September 13, 2017

      If you’re the parent of both boys and girls you’ve likely noticed the huge disparity in the way they communicate with you. While it doesn’t hold true in every …

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    • Parenting Teenagers
    • Parenting Teen Boys
    • Parenting Teen Girls
    • Building Confidence in Your Teen
    • Cell Phone Rules/Etiquette/Social Media
    • Connecting/Communicating with Your Teen
    • Cyberbullying/Bullying/Online Safety
    • Disciplining Your Teen
    • Divorced/Single Parenting
    • Peer Pressure/Drugs/Vaping/Alcohol
    • Sex/Sexting
    • Teen Friendships/Drama
    • Teaching Life Lessons/Chores/Independence
    • Teen Attitude/Behavior/Moods
    • Teen Dating/Rules
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    • Prom/Homecoming
    • Parenting Tips/Advice
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