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12 Easy Summer Traditions to Start With Your Teen (Before These Years Slip Away)

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    I bought seven big bags of Halloween candy. Yup… seven! I don’t need seven… in fact, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t give away seven bags of candy to trick-or-treaters in …

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  • 6 Powerful Lessons We Need to Teach Our Kids to Instill Confidence

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  • Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Alfredo

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This recipe is one of our all-time family favorites.  It whips up in a few minutes, it’s delicious, and paired with a salad and garlic bread, it’s perfect for those …

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  • A Snapshot of How America is Paying for College

    by Nancy Reynolds

    (updated 5/19) With the cost of college on the rise, and student debt looming at an all-time high at $1.45 trillion, many families are struggling with how to pay for …

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  • 51 Things I’ve Learned About Raising Teenagers

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: 51 Things I’ve Learned About Parenting Teenagers When my kids were little I used to think to myself, “This just can’t get any harder.”  Fast forward a decade …

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  • Easy and Delicious Greek Feta Dip

    by Nancy Reynolds

      Hands down, this is my absolute favorite “go-to” appetizer recipe when I need to whip up something delicious and quick! I started making this recipe about three or four …

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  • 3 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Relationship With Your Teen

    by Nancy Reynolds

      It’s inevitable. No matter how great of a parent you are, as soon as your child hits the teen years they strive for independence and begin to pull away. …

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    • 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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    • Finals/Study Hacks
    • Mental/Physical Health
    • Athletes
    • Prom/Homecoming
    • Parenting Tips/Advice
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    • ACT/SAT/College Essay Tips
    • Best College Readiness Books
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    • College Freshman Tips
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