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Strong Mothers, Strong Daughters: 10 Powerful Lessons to Teach Her Before She Turns 18

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    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post offers 25 nuggets of motherly wisdom I want to pass along to my teen. My son just turned 18. What’s particularly hard to swallow about this birthday is …

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  • 25 Fun Gift Ideas for Teenagers

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post offers 25 wacky and fun gift ideas for teenagers / Post updated September 2025 Whether you’re on the hunt for the wackiest holiday gift to give your teen …

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  • 35 Fun (and Funny) Texts to Send Your Teen

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post offers 35 fun and funny texts to send to your teen. According to the Urban Dictionary, texting is something teens do that their parents hate, but they can’t …

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  • What Teenagers Really Need From Their Parents

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: What Teenagers Really Need From Their Parents When my oldest daughter became a teenager I was completely blindsided. After changing thousands of diapers, handling temper tantrums in the …

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  • What A Teenage Girl Needs From Her Dad

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: What a Teenage Girl Needs From Her Dad When our daughters became teenagers my husband was bombarded with advice from other fathers who had weathered the teen years …

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  • Moms of Teens: Not Everything Matters, Just Focus on the Good Stuff

    by Nancy Reynolds

    When my kids were young, I swear I cared about everything… I cared how many servings of fruit and vegetables they were getting every day, that their bedrooms were always …

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  • DIY College Care Packages From Home: 25 Genius Ideas

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: DIY college care packages from home: 25 genius ideas / Post updated August 2024 When you’re miles away from home at college, there’s absolutely nothing more special and …

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  • I Remember What it Felt Like to Be a Teenager and It’s Making Me a Better Parent

    by Nancy Reynolds

      When my daughter called me from the school parking lot, I could hear it in her voice. It’s as if my mom radar went off. Something was definitely wrong. …

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  • My Teenager Says She’s Happy: Here’s Why I Think That’s True

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Written By: Elizabeth Spencer A few weeks ago, my teenager told me, “I’m really happy with my life right now. I thought you’d like to know that.” I certainly did …

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  • 50 Reasons You Just Gotta Love Teenagers

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: 50 reason you just gotta love teenager Teenagers so often get a bad rap. I mean, seriously… every time you read an article, listen to the media or …

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    • Best Teen Books/Movies/Podcasts/TED Talks
    • Birthday/Party ideas
    • Empty Nest Life
    • Holidays with Teens
    • Jobs/Internships
    • Parenting Quotes
    • Teen Activities/Fun/Family Life/Travel
    • Teen Bedrooms/DYI/Decor/Organization
    • Teen Driving/Tips/Safety
    • Teen Mental/Physical Health/Puberty
    • Trends/Fashion/Hairstyles
  • Parenting
    • 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
  • School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • High School Seniors
    • High School Graduation
    • High School Graduation Party
    • Back-to-School Essentials/Organization
    • Grades/GPA
    • Finals/Study Hacks
    • Mental/Physical Health
    • Athletes
    • Prom/Homecoming
    • Parenting Tips/Advice
  • College
    • ACT/SAT/College Essay Tips
    • Best College Readiness Books
    • College Admissions
    • College Care Package Ideas
    • College Drop-Off/Move-In
    • College Freshman Tips
    • College Mental/Physical Health
    • College Parents Advice/Tips
    • College Success Tips
    • Dorm Essentials/Life/Decor
    • First College Apartment
    • Paying for College/Scholarships
  • Recipes
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    • Beginner Cook Recipes
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    • Birthday Cakes/Baking
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  • Gift Ideas
    • Teen Gift Ideas
    • Christmas
    • Holidays
    • Graduation
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