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        Yesterday, when my son and I were out running a couple of errands, he asked if he could stop by his high school.   When I pulled up …

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  • Life Skills for Teens: 21 Things They Need to Know Before They Fly the Coop

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: Life Skills for Teens: 21 Things They Need to Know Before They Fly the Coop I’ve had my son in my tender care for 18 years and all …

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    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: Teen room decor ideas for girls Having the bedroom of your dreams doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, there are so many fun and creative DIY …

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    by Nancy Reynolds

      Post: Expert Advice on Protecting Your Teen’s Mental Health As if dealing with the roller coaster of emotions that comes with being a teenager isn’t challenging enough, the COVID-19 …

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  • When Life is Upside Down, Encourage Your Teen to Control What They Can

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: When life is upside down, encourage your teen to control what they can. In the last couple of weeks, it has become blatantly clear how much in our …

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  • 25 Comfort Foods for Teens When Life Totally Sucks

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Post: 25 comfort foods for teens when life totally sucks. Sometimes, through no fault of their own, life totally stinks for our kids. A tough break-up with a boyfriend or …

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  • In This Crisis, Teens Are Showing How Tough They Really Are

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: In this crisis, teens are showing how tough they really are.  The other day when I tiptoed into my son’s bedroom to drop off a stack of folded …

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    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: How to celebrate your graduate in a quarantine.  Social distancing is the new norm, at least for the foreseeable future, which means we won’t be throwing our high …

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  • The 25 Best Board Games for Teenagers 2025

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Best board games for teenagers and college kids. (Post updated 9/25) There are some things in life you just never outgrow, and board games are one of them! Our kids …

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  • 18 Awesome Podcasts for Teens

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Post: 18 awesome podcasts for teens What our kids are exposed to matters… This is their time to figure out who they want to be. Their views about themselves and …

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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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    • Athletes
    • Prom/Homecoming
    • Parenting Tips/Advice
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    • Best College Readiness Books
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