Tag: adolescent behavior
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Anti-Angst: Embracing the Reality of Teenhood
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my 15 years of parenting, the one piece of unsolicited advice I’ve encountered time and again is to “just wait.” Friends with teens would often spot me enjoying quality moments with my little ones and caution, “They’re so sweet now, just wait.” Most of these warnings revolved around the dreaded adolescent…
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Navigating the Many Faces of a Tween Girl
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can sometimes feel like an extreme sport, especially when you’re raising a tween girl. Enter Mia, my daughter, who has officially entered the tumultuous world of adolescence. My sole aim? To survive this rollercoaster ride of emotions and personalities. When she turned 11, I thought, “How hard could this be? She’s…
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Feeling Disconnected from Your Teen: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast I gently tap on the slightly ajar door before stepping inside. My teenage son is sprawled on his bed, his laptop glowing in front of him, music echoing softly from the speaker. I can’t quite tell if he’s focused on schoolwork, shopping online for the latest sneakers, or messaging his friends. Most…
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5 Signs Your High School Senior May Be Suffering from Senioritis
Get Pregnant Fast As spring approaches, many parents find themselves anticipating graduation. My daughter is now nearing the finish line of her high school journey, and while I’m thrilled for her, I can’t help but worry about the potential pitfalls of senioritis. Here are five telltale signs that your senior might be experiencing this common…
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13 Ways Your Teen is Just a Bigger Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast When you embark on the journey of parenthood, you’re bombarded with advice about tantrums, potty training, and the trials of toddlerhood. You endure sleepless nights for years, convinced that your toddler spends more time in timeout than engaging in fun. It’s exhausting! Eventually, your child seems to outgrow the toddler stage, and…
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12 Essential Insights for Navigating Your New Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a teenager can feel like an uphill battle, and trust me, I’ve been there. At times, I wondered if either my child or I would make it through these challenging years. Now that my eldest is on the verge of adulthood, I can finally see a glimmer of hope at the…
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6 Insights Into Understanding Teenage Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with teenage boys can be an adventure filled with unique challenges and surprises. Here are six key insights that every parent should know: Invasive Encounters Despite years of careful dressing routines in the dark or behind closed doors, there will inevitably be moments of unexpected exposure. Whether it’s due to…
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10 Realities of Raising a Teenage Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast When you held your precious baby girl for the first time, you might have envisioned a life filled with sweet moments, cute outfits, and endless cuddles. You probably thought it would be nothing but joy and laughter, right? Well, not quite! As you navigated through the sea of unsolicited advice during your…
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9 Annoying Things Tweens Do That Are Actually Incredible
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a tween can feel like riding a roller coaster—thrilling, unpredictable, and sometimes a little nauseating. My 12-year-old son, Jake, recently insisted on painting his room a striking shade of dark blue. Rather than flat-out rejecting the idea, I suggested a vibrant teal as a compromise. Luckily, he loved the idea, and…