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    This Post: Middle School Stepping Out of the Shadow of a Mean Girl Written By: Nancy Reynolds   The weeks leading up to my oldest daughter’s first day of middle …

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    Written By: The Raising Teens Today Community   Yesterday morning I found myself standing in my driveway in my robe and slippers (holding a very large hot cup of coffee) …

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    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

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      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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  • College Care Package: “Mom, I’m Sick!”

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    I got the dreaded call last week… My daughter, who’s a freshman in college, called to tell me she was sick – she had a sore throat, swollen glands, a …

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  • Arguing with Your Spouse? Try Getting More Sleep.

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      Updated: November 2018 The most important thing to understand as a parent is that not all vaping is created equal. If you don’t know the difference between an e-cigarette, …

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  • Cowboy Caviar

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      This recipe has been a staple in my house for many years.  I always knew the fastest way to get my girls home after school (when they started driving) …

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  • Best Darn Broccoli Salad Ever

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    Has it been a while since your kids ate broccoli without a bribe?  Here’s a recipe that’s incredibly easy, delicious and it’s 100% teen-tested! I have to admit, I’ve never …

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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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    • High School Seniors
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    • High School Graduation Party
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    • Finals/Study Hacks
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    • Athletes
    • Prom/Homecoming
    • Parenting Tips/Advice
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    • Best College Readiness Books
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