Parenting

This post: Why You Need to Have Those Awkward Conversations with Your Teen Written By: Jessica Manning When I’m talking with students who have confided something personal or sensitive with …

This Post: Dear Teen Girls, Always Remember a Number Will Never Define You Written By: Marybeth Bock Dear teen girls,  We see you out there… Head buried in your phone. …

This post: Hey Teens… Here’s the REAL Reason You Should Clean Your Bedroom Hey teenagers, Raise your hand if your bedroom is a mess. Raise your hand even higher if …

This Post: Help… My Teenager is So Disrespectful and I’m Worn Out Trying to Handle It As a Mom who’s raised three teens, I’ve certainly dealt with my share of …

This post: Mamas: Here are 10 Things Your Teen Daughter (Desperately) Needs From You Your girl might be growing more independent with each passing day. She might be turning to …

This post: When Another Kid Does Your Kid Wrong: How to Handle It From a Mom Who’s Been There Written By: Jessica Manning I couldn’t sleep last night. There I …

This Post: 30 BEST Iconic 80s Movies to Watch With Your Teen Written By: Marybeth Bock Can we ALL agree that the 80s generated some pretty spectacular (or should I …

This post: Your Teen Isn’t Too Cool for Holiday Traditions (Even Hokey Ones!) Written By: Marybeth Bock When my kids were young, the days leading up to Christmas were jam-packed …

This Post: My Daughter, I Promise I’ll Stick By You Through It All Right now you’re in your bedroom with the door shut listening to music and scrolling through your …

This Post: A Cherished Heart: How I’m Teaching My Sons to Be Respectful Caring Boyfriends  Written By: Jessica Manning When my middle son was three years old, he often talked …