Tag: teens
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13 Essential Hacks for Navigating Life with Teens
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve been counting down to these transformative teen years, where sleep-ins are the norm, your kids can manage a night alone, and they’re bursting with independence. And let’s not forget: they drive themselves to soccer practice! (Can I hear an amen?) But what you probably didn’t foresee is the complete personality shift…
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New High-Schooler? No Need to Stress — It’s All Good!
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the high school experience—filled with its own unique challenges and surprises. From social media drama involving Snapchat and Instagram selfies to the ever-present threat of cyberbullying and a whirlwind of academic pressures, the landscape of high school today can feel overwhelming. But fear not! This new era of high school is…
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The Top 5 Essential Reads for Parents of Teens: Insights from a Fellow Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom who has navigated the tumultuous waters of parenting teenagers, I’ve discovered a handful of books that have provided invaluable guidance. Here are five standout titles that have helped me along the way: Healing the Fractured Connection: A 90-Day Guide to Restoring Your Relationship with Your Teen, by Sarah Thompson…
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5 Essential Insights for Parents of Teenagers Regarding Sex, Alcohol, and Drugs
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson Navigating the teenage years can feel like traversing a minefield, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like sex, alcohol, and drugs. As a parent, you might find yourself grappling with a myriad of fears and uncertainties. I have a friend, Sarah, whose son faced a very real challenge…
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If Your Teen Forgets Something at Home… Tough Love is Key
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move, administrators at a high school in Florida have taken a stand against the increasing trend of parents rushing to drop off forgotten items for their children. Lakeview High School has now adopted a strict no-drop-off policy. Tough luck for the kids! “Attention students and parents,” a sign in…
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8 Surefire Ways to Be the Most Unhelpful Parent to Your Teen
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting teens can often feel like navigating through a minefield. But if you’re looking to master the art of being the least effective parent possible, here are eight strategies that will ensure you achieve that goal. 1. Ignore Their Interests Steer clear of asking about their lives. Don’t bother inquiring about their…
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10 Days That Will Have Parents Shaking Their Heads at Their Teens
Get Pregnant Fast They always warned us, didn’t they? The wise but somewhat weary “seasoned parents” at the playground would share their sage advice. As I lamented about my toddler’s rebellion against afternoon naps, they’d nod knowingly, telling me, “Just wait until they’re teenagers.” I’d roll my eyes, thinking, “Seriously? I’d take a self-sufficient teen…
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Parents, Share This Crisis Text Line with Your Teens
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, mental health support is more accessible than ever, and one vital resource for teens in crisis is the Crisis Text Line. This service offers a crucial lifeline for young people who may be dealing with feelings of depression, anxiety, or other emergencies. While parents strive to be their kids’…
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Understanding Your Teen’s Video Game Obsession
Parenting Insights: Why Your Teen Is Drawn to Gaming Get Pregnant Fast In a study conducted by Iowa University in 2009, it was revealed that 88% of children aged 8 to 18 engage in video gaming, with around 8.5% exhibiting signs of clinical addiction. Fast forward to 2013, when the American Psychiatric Association included “internet…