Teenagers
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When Teenage Lies Become a Parent’s Game
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Of course telling fibs are natural and kids are going to do it, but what recourse do parents have then? I have a pretty good idea when my kidlets’ wording sounds suspicious. I think most parents rely on that. But…
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When Parents Judge Other Parents
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Do you remember when you or someone you knew was pregnant for the first time and adamantly proclaimed, “When I am shopping at the grocery store, my kids are never going to cry”? Or how about this one… “My kids…
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Why Teens Privacy Does Not Really Equal Privacy
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Have you ever heard your kid scream or yell something like, “I just want my privacy!” or “Why can’t I just be left alone”? Me too! Quite honestly, I feel the same and wouldn’t have it any other way. Why…
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Yet Another Reason to Hug Your Kid Right Now
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Last night, we received terrible news. A good friend of both my boys passed away unexpectedly just yesterday afternoon. This 19 year-old young man was such a big part of our lives. He was a great guy to have around….
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A Mother’s Definition of the “Insanity” Defense
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Scientists, doctors, psychologists, and other mind-bending guru’s follow the same idea of what the definition of insanity is. If we look to the experts, they will do their best to come up with creative ways to intervene and support parents…