#parentingteens

Shifting into Summer

This is it, the time of year when the shift from school schedules to summer fun begins! While the first weeks of summer break are fun, we...

What kids teach us about ourselves

Whether your a mom or stepmom I think you'll agree that parenting should come with a warning label that says, "Congrats, your life is...

Are you willing to be "that" parent?

Do you worry about doing a "good job" raising your kids? Do you struggle with "how" to accomplish this goal? Does it keep you up at...

The hidden impact of teens and tech

Technology is a constant in the lives of our teens. They begin their day with checking their social media accounts, have their phones with t

Teens and Drugs: A Proactive Approach

"Kids were suspended for having weed at school today." Some of us might assume this is a statement from a high school student....

4 Steps to Cooperative Kids

"How can I get my kids to listen the first time I ask them to do something?" This is a question I'm asked time and again! Parents want...

My teen got caught drinking...now what?

The lies, the deceit, the disappointment. Now what? The teen years are a time of self-discovery, peer pressure and societal expectations....

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