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

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Easy Life Skills to Teach Your Teen This Summer (That Future Them Will Thank You For)

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    by Nancy Reynolds

    From the moment I laid eyes on you, I fell in love. We didn’t know one another very well… I wasn’t certain if you would have dark wavy hair like …

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  • Fall Harvest Sangria

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Happy Friday, Y’all!  Who’s Ready for Some Sangria! OK… I know I promised to share “teen-tested” recipes, but hey, it’s Friday and I figure, we’ve all been “tested” by our …

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  • Moms, Don’t Apologize – You’re Doing the Best You Can

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      There’s a lot of be sorry for in life. Being a mother isn’t one of them. For whatever reason, lately, I’ve become keenly aware of the number of women …

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  • Middle School: Stepping Out of the Shadow of a Mean Girl

    by Nancy Reynolds

      The weeks leading up to my oldest daughter’s first day of middle school were so exciting for her. She was bidding farewell to the end of an era and …

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  • Teen Boys: The Rippling Effect of a Mother’s Touch

    by Nancy Reynolds

      Yesterday morning I found myself standing in my driveway in my robe and slippers (holding a very large hot cup of coffee) at 6:10 in the morning watching the …

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  • Crock Pot Broccoli Beef

    by Nancy Reynolds

    Classic Broccoli Beef that’s easy and healthier than take-out! Broccoli Beef is such a classic. Up until about five years ago my family and I always ordered take-out when we …

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  • 10 Things Every Parent Should Do When Their Kid Becomes a Teenager

    by Nancy Reynolds

    This post: 10 Things Every Parent Should Do When Their Kid Becomes a Teenager / Post updated 2025 As the mother of three teenagers, I’ve come to realize two very …

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  • Teen Boys: The Communication Barrier

    by Nancy Reynolds

      If you’re the parent of both boys and girls you’ve likely noticed the huge disparity in the way they communicate with you. While it doesn’t hold true in every …

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  • College Care Package: “Mom, I’m Sick!”

    by Nancy Reynolds

    I got the dreaded call last week… My daughter, who’s a freshman in college, called to tell me she was sick – she had a sore throat, swollen glands, a …

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  • Arguing with Your Spouse? Try Getting More Sleep.

    by Nancy Reynolds

    If you and your spouse find yourselves arguing more than usual you might want to think about how many hours of sleep you’re getting per night. In a new study …

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    • Birthday/Party ideas
    • Empty Nest Life
    • Holidays with Teens
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    • Teen Mental/Physical Health/Puberty
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  • 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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