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    by Nancy Reynolds

    My 16-year-old son is obsessed with Bitcoin. Several months ago he talked my husband into helping him invest a portion of his savings in Bitcoin currency.  I have to admit, …

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    Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could unleash our child’s full potential by inspiring them to dream, unlocking their innovation and capitalizing on their creativity? A few years ago when …

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    by Nancy Reynolds

      If I close my eyes and think about it hard enough, I can still hear the pitter-patter of my kids’ feet trampling down the hallway on Christmas morning as …

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  • 3-Ingredient Decadent Chocolate Truffles

    by Nancy Reynolds

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    by Nancy Reynolds

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    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: 10  (Totally Subjective) Tips for Raising Well-Adjusted Teenagers ( Updated 5/23) Raising teenagers is hard.  What makes it particularly challenging is the fact that the environment in which …

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    by Nancy Reynolds

      I remember the day it hit me. It was a beautiful fall day and it happened to be my birthday. My three kids, my husband, and a few friends …

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