TEENS

Now I Understand How Much Mom Did for Christmas, I’m Trying to Do It, Too

My favorite part of Christmas when I was growing up was ‘The Pile.’ Once we got the “okay!” from my dad,…

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Top 15 Gifts for the Taylor Swift Fan In Your Life (2023)

NOTE: For some of the Amazon gifts, delivery before 12/25 will only happen if you have an Amazon Prime account.…

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32 Small Business Ideas for Teens

December 4, 2023 are Are you a teen looking to start your own business venture? Entrepreneurship is a great way…

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My Evolving Tradition of Sending Holiday Cards

For the last 20 years, every mid-November, is the time when I begin to think about what Christmas card I’m…

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Parents: Your Teen Isn’t Too Cool for Holiday Traditions (Even Hokey Ones!)

5 This post: Your Teen Isn’t Too Cool for Holiday Traditions (Even Hokey Ones!) Written By: Marybeth Bock When my…

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Effective Strategies for Managing Anger in Teens: A Parent’s Toolkit

It’s alright to be angry. If your teen is angry, that’s quite normal. The teenage years are chock full of…

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25 Gifts Under $100 (2023)

It can be challenging to find the perfect gift for your college daughter, niece, or special young adult woman in…

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It’s Hard to Tell Your Teens What You REALLY Think of Their New Heartthrob

Three years ago, I watched my son fall in love for the first time. I could tell something was going…

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Supporting My Mom’s Medical Journey Without Losing Myself

Empathy is my superpower. If I detect the faintest hint of discontent in someone I love, I turn into a court…

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What Is It Like to Be a Mirror Image Twin?

“Are you guys twins?” A very common and valid question I am often asked. I mean, I understand the fascination…

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