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    This Post: Dear Mom and Dad, Here’s the REAL Reason I’m Mean to You Sometimes Written By: Nancy Reynolds If your teenager has ever snapped at you over something completely …

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     This Post: 22 Coming-of-Age Movies Your Teen Will Laugh At, Relate To & Remember   Written By: Marybeth Bock The teen years can feel messy, awkward, and confusing, especially when everything …

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    This Post: 10 Things Moms Who Stay Close to Their Teen Daughters Never Stop Doing Written By: Nancy Reynolds The other night, my daughter walked into the kitchen while I …

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  • Someday, Mamas, You’re Going to Miss Those Bleachers

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    This Post: Someday, Mamas, You’re Going to Miss Those Bleachers  Written By: Marybeth Bock (Co-written by Nancy Reynolds) One of my most vivid memories of my son’s many years playing …

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    This Post: 15 Activities That Can Help Build Your Teen’s Confidence Without the Pressure to Compete Written By: The Raising Teens Today Community   My teen isn’t competitive. I mean, …

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  • Not Every Teen Is Dying to Get a Driver’s License… Here’s Why

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    This Post: Not Every Teen Is Dying to Get a Driver’s License…Here’s Why Written By: Marybeth Bock “Why doesn’t my teen want to learn how to drive?” It’s a question …

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    This Post: 13 Parenting Teens Shortcuts That Will Backfire In Time Written By: Nancy Reynolds   As a mom of three, I’ve taken a few more “shortcuts” with my kids …

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    This Post: 15 True Story Movies to Inspire Your Teen Written By: Marybeth Bock   Do you feel like your teen could use a little inspiration? Maybe something that gets …

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  • 16 Things No One Tells You About Mom Friendships When Your Kids Become Teens

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    This Post: 16 Things No One Tells You About Mom Friendships When Your Kids Become Teens Written By: Nancy Reynolds I lost a few more mom friends during my kids’ …

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    • 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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