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Home Alone: 15 Safety Essentials to Cover Before Your Tween or Teen is Left By Themselves

20 Advent Calendars for Teens & College Kids That Go Way Beyond Chocolate

Binge-Worthy and Beyond: 22 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies to Watch with Your Teen

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25+ Fall Mother-Daughter Dates You’ll Be Glad You Made Time For

Dear Mom and Dad, Here’s the REAL Reason I’m Mean to You Sometimes

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10 Things Moms Who Stay Close to Their Teen Daughters Never Stop Doing

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15 Activities That Can Help Build Your Teen’s Confidence Without the Pressure to Compete

  • My Teen, Your Worth is Defined By Who You Are, Not What You Do

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: My Teen, You Are Who You Are, Not What You Do Written By: Jessica Manning “You are who you are, not what you do.” My dad used to …

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  • The Long Goodbye: My Child’s High School Senior Year is Hitting Me Hard  

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: The Long Goodbye: My Child’s High School Senior Year is Hitting Me Hard   Written By: Marybeth Bock I knew this day would come… I just didn’t know it …

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  • School-Related Anxiety: The Real Reason Your Teen Might Be Refusing to Go to School

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Written By: Jessica Manning Post: School-Related Anxiety – The Real Reason Your Teen Might Be Refusing to Go to School Have you ever called your teen in sick to school, …

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  • Valentine’s Day Hits Hard When You’re a Teen Who Wishes They Weren’t Single

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: Valentine’s Day Hits Hard When You’re a Teen Who Wishes They Weren’t Single My daughter walked in the door after school, tossed her backpack on the floor, plopped …

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  • 32 (Not Too Expensive) Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teens

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: 32 (Not Too Expensive) Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teens Okay, I admit it… I’m one sappy Mama. And, Valentine’s Day just gives me another excuse to show my …

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  • Why Teens Are Hesitant to Talk to Their Parents

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: Why Teens Are Hesitant to Talk to Their Parents Written By: Jessica Manning My daycare provider used to give me a daily report on my boys when they …

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  • Meet Them Where They’re At: The Secret to Building a Powerful Connection with Your Teen

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: Meet Them Where They’re At: The Best Advice to Build a Powerful Connection with Your Teen And then, one day, I woke up and my daughter had changed. …

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  • Am I Caring For or Enabling My Teen? One Mom’s Honest Answer

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: Am I Caring For or Enabling My Teen? One Mom’s Honest Answer Written By: Jessica Manning “Why am I doing this?” I ask myself this question almost daily …

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  • Why You NEED to Have Those Awkward Conversations with Your Teen

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: Why You Need to Have Those Awkward Conversations with Your Teen Written By: Jessica Manning When I’m talking with students who have confided something personal or sensitive with …

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  • Dear Teen Girls, Always Remember a Number Will Never Define You

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: Dear Teen Girls, Always Remember a Number Will Never Define You Written By: Marybeth Bock Dear teen girls,  We see you out there… Head buried in your phone. …

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    • Parenting Teen Boys
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    • Building Confidence in Your Teen
    • Cell Phone Rules/Etiquette/Social Media
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    • 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
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