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The Best Journals for Teenage Boys

There are many great journals for teenage boys. However, the best ones are the ones that help them express their thoughts and feelings. Journals can also be used to de-stress and unwind after a long day. These journals also provide guidance and support during their teenage years. Some of the best journals for teenage boys …

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How to be the parents our teenagers need

This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions are my own. I recently had the opportunity to attend a virtual conversation with Christine Koh, Molly Ringwald (yes, THE Molly Ringwald) and Dr. Ken Ginsburg on raising teens. I’m dating myself a bit, but I first remember Molly Ringwald when …

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Affirmations for Teenage Girls to Use Daily

Affirmations are basically positive statements that you repeat to yourself over and over again. They are the perfect way to remind your mind of all the things you like about yourself and it is where self-love starts. Affirmations for teenage girls are especially important because many believe that they need to fit in with society’s …

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Parenting Teens: Asking for Privacy to Think

My thirteen-year-old is a thinker. He’ll go into his room, with the lights off, listen to music, and be with his thoughts. At first, it was difficult for me to just let him be because I’m his Momma and want to fix all the things. But I can’t and I shouldn’t. And let’s be honest, …

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Parenting Teens: Defining Friend Groups

I recall being so concerned because my oldest son was such a loner all through school. In middle school, he and our next-door neighbor bonded by default. The neighbor was constantly the one to encourage him to come outside and run around. Once they entered high school, they drifted apart and my son spent the …

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How to Make Summer Reading Lists Fun

What’s on your family’s summer reading list? Reading during the summer has proven to reduce the typical summer slide. Kids go back to school retaining more knowledge than the year before. It’s also a great way to keep kids’ entertained in a screen-free educational way.   Reading – especially summer reading – sometimes gets a bad …

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How You Can Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences

This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own. Over the last 18 months, I have shared my experiences with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and ways we can prevent them. It’s been quite a …

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A resource parents of teens need

This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication.All opinions are my own. What resource do parents of teens need in their arsenal? The Center for Parent and Teen Communication is a valuable resource for every parent navigating the teen years. They use science-based strategies to support healthy family relationships. Their 100-word, …

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How I Am Teaching Technology to My Children

Disclosure: This article was written in partnership with Microsoft and SHE Media. All opinions and experiences are my own. I’ve got a secret. Not really a secret, but moreso a confession. You ready? My children and I are enjoying distance learning. Sure it’s come with its own set of frustrations and adjustments, but overall it …

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