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    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: I’m Bracing Myself for My Son’s Crummy Grades, But Here’s What His Report Card Can’t Measure Written By: The Raising Teens Today Community Last spring, my son, then …

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  • 50 Things I Thought I’d Never Say… Until I Became a Parent of Teenagers 

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: 50 Things I Thought I’d Never Say… Until I Became a Parent of Teenagers  Written By: Marybeth Bock We all know our lives completely change when we become …

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  • Why a Family Belief System Matters More Than a Long List of Rules

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: Why a Family Belief System Matters More Than a Long List of Rules Written By: Nancy Reynolds When my three kids were in elementary school, I sat at …

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  • Teaching Your Teen How to Talk to Their Teachers (So You Don’t Always Have To)

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: Teaching Your Teen How to Talk to Their Teacher (So You Don’t Always Have To) Written By: Nancy Reynolds By the time your teen hits high school, a …

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  • What Your Teen Really Needs to Hear at College Drop-Off

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    This Post: What Your Teen Really Needs to Hear at College Drop-Off Written By: Marybeth Bock You’ve packed up the plastic bins, washed the extra-long twin sheets, and stood in …

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  • From Locker Anxiety to Lunch Tables: Easing the Biggest Middle School Worries

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    Post Title: From Locker Anxiety to Lunch Tables: Easing the Biggest Middle School Worries Written By: Nancy Reynolds I remember that day so well… it hit me the moment we …

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  • Teen Slang Translater: What They Said vs. What They Actually Mean

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    This Post: Teen Slang Translator: What They Said vs. What They Actually Mean  Written By: Marybeth Bock “Wait, what did you just say?” One minute, your teenager is asking what’s …

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  • It’s Not Personal, It’s Puberty: 15 Comforting Truths Every Parent Needs to Hear

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: It’s Not Personal, It’s Puberty: 15 Comforting Truths Every Parent Needs to Hear Written By: Nancy Reynolds If you have a tween or teen living under your roof, …

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  • Why Your Teen Melts Down at Night (What They’re Really Trying to Say)

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    This Post: Why Your Teen Melts Down at Night (What They’re Really Trying to Say) Co-Written By: Marybeth Bock & Nancy Reynolds   It was 9:42 p.m. when my 16-year-old …

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  • The Power of Inside Jokes and Random Memes: How to Bond with Your Teen Without ‘Big Talks’ 

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    This Post: The Power of Inside Jokes and Random Memes: How to Bond with Your Teen Without ‘Big Talks’  Written By: Marybeth Bock Let’s face it, parenting a teenager is …

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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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    • High School Seniors
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    • High School Graduation Party
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    • Finals/Study Hacks
    • Mental/Physical Health
    • Athletes
    • Prom/Homecoming
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    • Best College Readiness Books
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