Parenting

This Post: Studies Show Being Close to Your Mom Makes Life Better (in Nearly Every Way) Written By: Nancy Reynolds Someone once told me that parenting a teenager can sometimes …

This Post: Relationship Lessons from Taylor and Travis Written By: Marybeth Bock So, Taylor Swift showed up on the New Heights podcast, and let’s be honest – besides the new …

This Post: 50 Things I Thought I’d Never Say… Until I Became a Parent of Teenagers  Written By: Marybeth Bock We all know our lives completely change when we become …

This Post: Why a Family Belief System Matters More Than a Long List of Rules Written By: Nancy Reynolds When my three kids were in elementary school, I sat at …

This Post: Teaching Your Teen How to Talk to Their Teacher (So You Don’t Always Have To) Written By: Nancy Reynolds By the time your teen hits high school, a …

Post Title: From Locker Anxiety to Lunch Tables: Easing the Biggest Middle School Worries Written By: Nancy Reynolds I remember that day so well… it hit me the moment we …

This Post: Teen Slang Translator: What They Said vs. What They Actually Mean  Written By: Marybeth Bock “Wait, what did you just say?” One minute, your teenager is asking what’s …

This Post: It’s Not Personal, It’s Puberty: 15 Comforting Truths Every Parent Needs to Hear Written By: Nancy Reynolds If you have a tween or teen living under your roof, …

This Post: Why Your Teen Melts Down at Night (What They’re Really Trying to Say) Co-Written By: Marybeth Bock & Nancy Reynolds   It was 9:42 p.m. when my 16-year-old …

This Post: The Power of Inside Jokes and Random Memes: How to Bond with Your Teen Without ‘Big Talks’  Written By: Marybeth Bock Let’s face it, parenting a teenager is …