Parenting

  Not long ago my son went on his first date. It wasn’t just any date. It happened to be a formal date. I couldn’t help but think he’d be …

This post: The Secret to Raising Gutsy Girls This post may contain affiliate links. Visit our Privacy/Disclosure Page for more information. From the get-go, my daughters have been gutsy. I’d …

This Post – The Power of Solitude: Why Alone Time Could Be the Key to Your Teen’s Well-Being / Post updated 2025 Written By: Nancy Reynolds “My daughter is outgoing, …

  Have your parenting decisions ever been scrutinized or judged by a fellow parent, friend, family member or distant acquaintance? Whether they judge outwardly with a quip remark or behind …

This post is inspired by the many candid conversations I’ve had with teenagers through the years. It also serves as a reminder to me, as a parent, to allow my …

I have awesome kids and I love each and every one of them more than life itself. It’s just that well… they’re teenagers. And, teenagers are sometimes just… kind of …

Ahhh, young love… It’s powerful, passionate, heart-throbbing, and oftentimes all-consuming. But it can also be dramatic, turbulent, unhealthy, and sometimes downright toxic. Teenagers, especially, have a tendency to dive into …

This post: Helping Your Teen Bounce Back After a Breakup / 2025 Written By: Nancy Reynolds Helping my daughter deal with the harsh reality of her broken heart after a …

Updated: October 2019 It’s the latest vaping mania that has sparked widespread concern among public health officials, medical professionals, school administrators, and parents. Hailed as the iPhone of e-cigarettes, JUULs …

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. …