Tag: teen

Has Tween Culture Done More Harm Than Good?

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This month, my oldest turns ten. An entire decade old. It’s a big milestone for both of us, and we’ve been doing a lot...

Our Children Don’t Need Phones (Even If They Want Them)

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Our children might want phones, but that doesn’t mean they need them. Next year, my oldest heads to middle school, and I’m bracing myself for...

How Should I Monitor My Teen’s Social Media Use?

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Monitoring your teen’s social media use can be daunting and confusing as a parent. With so many apps and platforms available, it’s hard to...

Fun Activities to Do With Your Teenager

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Investing in your relationship with your child is highly important regardless of age. However, bonding may not always come easy, especially when it’s with...

When Your Teen Son Decides He Wants to Chat, Hold the...

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My teen son plops down next to me, pauses, and says, “Hi, Mom!” I know this is his way of expressing that he has...

Talking About Sex with Your Kids

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Why aren’t parents talking to their kids about sex? I currently teach a course for high school juniors, and when we get to the...

We Let Our Daughter Get a Cell Phone

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I am one of those moms that when my kids were toddlers, I promised myself I’d wait as long as possible before getting our...

Letting My Teenager Travel Out of the Country Without Me

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This past summer was full of many wonderful experiences for our family. My children have reached ages where they are expanding their horizons and...

Back to School Bedtime

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  If your house is anything like my house, the chances are that your children's bedtime has crept a bit (or a lot) later over...

Sassy Tween Entering the Ring

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My youngest child is on the brink of age 11, wandering into the world of tween life. I get glimpses of the innocent playful...