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  • Behind the Selfie: 12 Things I’d Rather My Daughters Be Called Than “Pretty”

    by Nancy Reynolds

      Take a guess… how many selfies do you think your daughter has taken of herself? Ten? A hundred? A thousand? (Don’t worry… I’m not judging.) If your daughter is …

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  • Scholarships: 10 Tips to Boost Your Odds of Winning

    by Nancy Reynolds

    If you’re the parent of a soon-to-be college student, you’re probably in complete sticker shock. The cost of college has skyrocketed over the last decade and the harsh reality is, …

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  • Traveling with Teens? Pack a Sense of Humor and a Chill Pill

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This Post: Traveling with Teens? Pack a Sense of Humor and a Chill Pill  “Mom, do we have to go on vacation? I want to spend my vacation hanging out …

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  • Teen Summer Weight Gain: 5 Ways to Avoid Packing on the Pounds

    by Nancy Reynolds

      When you think of summer, the idea of fun outdoor activities in the warmth of the sun automatically comes to mind. Cannonballs in the pool, swimming in the ocean, …

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  • 15 Space Saving Dorm Hacks from an Experienced College Mom

    by Nancy Reynolds

      It’s every college-bound student’s dream to create a comfortable and homey college dorm room – a place where they can relax after a long day of classes, hang out with …

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  • Blinded by Love: 10 Signs Your Teenager is in an Unhealthy Relationship

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Ahhh, young love… It’s powerful, passionate, heart-throbbing, and oftentimes all-consuming. But it can also be dramatic, turbulent, unhealthy, and sometimes downright toxic. Teenagers, especially, have a tendency to dive into …

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  • The Days are Moving Far Too Fast for This Mom of Teens and It’s Making Me Sappy

    by Nancy Reynolds

    I confess… I’m a sentimental, sappy mom who borders on the edge of pathetic. I’m not sure exactly what happened. I wasn’t always this sappy. I remember when my three …

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  • The Ability to Write Well (Sorry, Tweeting Doesn’t Count) and Other Skills College Kids Need to Be Successful

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Ask a poll of seasoned college students about their college experience and you’ll likely get conflicting answers. Some consider college nothing more than an extension of high school – not …

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  • Lost Love: Helping Your Teen Bounce Back After a Breakup

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: Helping Your Teen Bounce Back After a Breakup / 2025 Written By: Nancy Reynolds Helping my daughter deal with the harsh reality of her broken heart after a …

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  • 25 Cool Dorm Rooms That Will Get You Totally Psyched For College

    by Nancy Reynolds

      It’s time to start shopping for your dorm! With so many different styles, ideas, color schemes and looks to choose from, deciding what you want is enough to make …

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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
  • 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
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    • College Drop-Off/Move-In
    • College Freshman Tips
    • College Mental/Physical Health
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