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  • The Danger of Rationalizing Teen Marijuana Use (Today’s Joint Packs a Powerful Punch)

    by Nancy Reynolds November 27, 2017

      Are you picking up a familiar aroma when your kid walks in the door and you shake your head thinking to yourself, “You know… it’s not the worst thing …

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  • The Single Most Important Gift We Can Give Our Teens (And, Why Their Life May Depend on It)

    by Nancy Reynolds November 6, 2017

    As a parent of a teenager, I’m sure you’ve witnessed it before. Either with your own child or other children you’re close to – you’ve seen them beat themselves up …

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  • 6 Powerful Lessons We Need to Teach Our Kids to Instill Confidence

    by Nancy Reynolds October 26, 2017

      Raising kids in today’s landscape is beyond challenging. Throughout the many years I’ve spent raising my kids it often feels like every step forward I help my kids take, …

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  • 13 Brilliant Tactical Maneuvers Teens Use to Get What They Want

    by Nancy Reynolds October 23, 2017

      When my three kids were much younger my husband and I had it all figured out… for the most part, we were on the same page about every major …

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  • Giving Teens the Freedom to Fail

    by Nancy Reynolds October 20, 2017

      When my kids were young, I was always reading up on the latest parenting advice and tips. Everything from the best potty training techniques to strategies to avoid temper …

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  • 51 Things I’ve Learned About Raising Teenagers

    by Nancy Reynolds October 11, 2017

    This post: 51 Things I’ve Learned About Parenting Teenagers When my kids were little I used to think to myself, “This just can’t get any harder.”  Fast forward a decade …

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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 Rippling Effect of a Mother’s Touch

    by Nancy Reynolds September 21, 2017

      Yesterday morning I found myself standing in my driveway in my robe and slippers (holding a very large hot cup of coffee) at 6:10 in the morning watching the …

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  • 10 Things Every Parent Should Do When Their Kid Becomes a Teenager

    by Nancy Reynolds September 18, 2017

    This post: 10 Things Every Parent Should Do When Their Kid Becomes a Teenager / Post updated 2025 As the mother of three teenagers, I’ve come to realize two very …

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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
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    • 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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    • Athletes
    • Prom/Homecoming
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