Raising Teenagers

The teen years get a bad rap. Sure they can be challenging, but raising teenagers can also be a lot of fun. Parenting teens is hard, and we could all use some…
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Here’s the problem: I can’t sleep at night until I know my kids are home safely. I try, and I just can’t. I’m a worrier. But that doesn't mean I want to spend my summer fighting the curfew battle with my kids. Learn my secret to winning the summer curfew battle when you read on. Raising, Teenagers, Summer, Teenage Daughters, Teen Girl, Teen Life, Raising Teenagers, Night, Tween
Five Words Helped Me Win the Summer Curfew Battle With My Teens
Here’s the problem: I can’t sleep at night until I know my kids are home safely. I try, and I just can’t. I’m a worrier. But that doesn't mean I want to spend my summer fighting the curfew battle with my kids. Learn my secret to winning the summer curfew battle when you read on.
Suppose you can visit campuses and attend their admitted student events. In that case, they can be efficient ways to learn quickly, as colleges usually make lots of people and resources available for these events. Student, Student Engagement, Student Studying, Students Day, College, Student Life, Understanding Yourself
Twelve Ways to Get the Most Out of Admitted Student Days
Suppose you can visit campuses and attend their admitted student events. In that case, they can be efficient ways to learn quickly, as colleges usually make lots of people and resources available for these events.
I have a friend who told me that until a ring is offered and accepted, I shouldn’t get too attached to the young women my boys are dating. I had heard this advice from other people, as well. While that may be good advice, it’s much harder to do than to say — at least it is for me. Girlfriends, People, Sons, Boyfriend, Parents, Sons Girlfriend, Parenting
Son's Girlfriend: The Big Mistake You Need to Avoid
I have a friend who told me that until a ring is offered and accepted, I shouldn’t get too attached to the young women my boys are dating. I had heard this advice from other people, as well. While that may be good advice, it’s much harder to do than to say — at least it is for me.
You've noticed that other parents with teens seem to have the easiest time. At least that's what social media tells us. Learn about what social media is not telling you when you read on. Social Media, High School, Reading, Middle School, High School Students, Support Group, Family Support
What Social Media Isn't Telling Us About Our High School Students
You've noticed that other parents with teens seem to have the easiest time. At least that's what social media tells us. Learn about what social media is not telling you when you read on.
What is demonstrated interest? And how can it boost your child's chances of admission? Read on to find out! Scholarships For College, How To Find Out, Student Encouragement, Admissions Counselor, College Prep, Admissions, College Admission
Demonstrated Interest: 22 Ways Teens Can Boost Their Chance of Admission
What is demonstrated interest? And how can it boost your child's chances of admission? Read on to find out!
Do you let your kids keep their phones in their rooms with them at night? Learn the cons of teens keeping their phones close and make your own decisions are reading on. Parenting Mistakes, Parenting Decisions, Good Parenting, Limiting Screen Time, Out Of My Mind, Kids Hygiene
What Happened After I Stopped Letting My Teens Have Their Phones In Their Rooms at Night
Do you let your kids keep their phones in their rooms with them at night? Learn the cons of teens keeping their phones close and make your own decisions are reading on.
Whatever it is that breaks our kids’ hearts, as parents there’s often not much we can do—which is where the power of our words has to carry the day. Group, Mom Kid, Family, Child
10 Things To Say To Your Teens When Their Hearts Are Broken
Whatever it is that breaks our kids’ hearts, as parents there’s often not much we can do—which is where the power of our words has to carry the day.
Here I am, 365 days out from the empty nest. The temptation is to spend a year boring you with lasts. The last first day of high school, the last birthday at home (trust me, this one is the real killer), or the last varsity game. But I am going to try and resist the pull to be maudlin and instead create a Parent’s Bucket List for Senior Year in high school, perhaps better thought of as the Last Call List…Everything I wish I had done before my kids went to college. Secondary School Seniors, Senior Year Of High School, Senior Year, In High School, High School Seniors, Seniors
Last Call List for High School Senior Year
Here I am, 365 days out from the empty nest. The temptation is to spend a year boring you with lasts. The last first day of high school, the last birthday at home (trust me, this one is the real killer), or the last varsity game. But I am going to try and resist the pull to be maudlin and instead create a Parent’s Bucket List for Senior Year in high school, perhaps better thought of as the Last Call List…Everything I wish I had done before my kids went to college.
Recently I saw a notice online about a community forum that hoped to bring teens and their parents together to talk about dating and relationships. And while I don’t mean to be snarky, it made me chuckle because Teens and Dating? Newsflash: It’s 2021 and dating, as we experienced it back in the day, isn’t really a thing anymore — especially for college students. Or so I’ve been schooled by several of them I know pretty well. Parenting Guide, College Students, Dads
Parents Guide To Teens Dating in the 2020s
Recently I saw a notice online about a community forum that hoped to bring teens and their parents together to talk about dating and relationships. And while I don’t mean to be snarky, it made me chuckle because Teens and Dating? Newsflash: It’s 2021 and dating, as we experienced it back in the day, isn’t really a thing anymore — especially for college students. Or so I’ve been schooled by several of them I know pretty well.
A mom writes a letter about underage drinking and reminds her son of the family values that she holds dear. Kids, Mom, Dear
How to Discuss Underage Drinking with Your Teen
A mom writes a letter about underage drinking and reminds her son of the family values that she holds dear.
Little kids are notorious for unknowingly saying funny things, but sometimes, our big kids can be pretty hilarious too. Big Kids, Hilarious
The Funny, Shocking Things Your Teens and College Kids Don't Know
Little kids are notorious for unknowingly saying funny things, but sometimes, our big kids can be pretty hilarious too.
Take off your letterman sweater, Dad, and put down your Sony Walkman, Mom. Here are some things you need to know to help keep the eye rolls and “teensplaining” to a minimum.
Parents Guide To Teens Dating in the 2020s
Take off your letterman sweater, Dad, and put down your Sony Walkman, Mom. Here are some things you need to know to help keep the eye rolls and “teensplaining” to a minimum.
Whatever it is that breaks our kids’ hearts, as parents there’s often not much we can do—which is where the power of our words has to carry the day. Breakup
10 Things To Say To Your Teens When Their Hearts Are Broken
Whatever it is that breaks our kids’ hearts, as parents there’s often not much we can do—which is where the power of our words has to carry the day.
Junior year can be really rough. Here is the secret I found to helping your child through it. Children, Teenage Girl, Junior
Best Parenting Decision I Ever Made Was During My Son's Junior Year
Junior year can be really rough. Here is the secret I found to helping your child through it.
Teens can make us feel like everything we do is wrong as parents. But here are some simple things you can do right to show your teen their loved. Wrong, Simple, Single, Simple Things, Family Life
Here’s How to Show Teens We Love Them, Every Day
Teens can make us feel like everything we do is wrong as parents. But here are some simple things you can do right to show your teen their loved.