If You Think Teens Are Too Old to Trick-or-Treat, Consider This
When my children were little, I was deeply irritated by older kids — kids that I arbitrarily decided were “too old” to trick-or-treat — coming to my door on Halloween. Didn’t they have better things...
View ArticleSix New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Teens
Parenting teens is a difficult task — and one that keeps changing as your teen matures. When you spend more time having yelling matches and pushing each other’s buttons, it’s time for a truce. We have...
View ArticleWhy Teaching Your Kid To Drive Might Be the Most Tortuous Parenting Rite of...
I have fantasized (wildly) about my kids being able to drive since they were in diapers – but no more than during the first few years of tween- and teen-dom, when I existed mainly to chauffeur them....
View ArticleWe Receive a Lot of Negative Messages About Parenting Teens — & That's Not Fair
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The teen years caught me off guard. Yes, I realized my...
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An Intriguing New Study May Provide the Key To Raising a Teen Who Listens
Sometimes I can’t imagine why my three teenagers seem less-than-thrilled to hear my unsolicited advice. After all, I’ve got the benefit of 43 years of life experience to back it up. And nearly a...
View ArticleSo Your Teen is Dating — Here's What You Need to Know
Does anyone ever forget their first real relationship? The butterflies. Thinking about that person 24/7. Obsessing over their every move and phrase. Daydreaming about spending next weekend, the entire...
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Beware the 'Pink Flags': Subtle Warning Signs of Teen Dating Violence You...
I remember the moment I first said the words out loud. My mother was at the kitchen counter tending to a pot of coffee because I’d shown up on her doorstep in the morning. At 24, I had entered the...
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The Words of Support Your Teen Needs From You — & Which You Should Skip
Knowing what to say to teens can feel like an absolute mystery sometimes, considering that some days, even a simple “good morning” can push them over the edge. If you feel like you’re often walking on...
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Gisele Bündchen Says This Simple Yet Impactful Practice Is 'The Most...
Gisele Bündchen is dropping some nuggets of wisdom for parents raising teenagers and pre-teens. During an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, the supermodel and television...
View ArticleThe Biggest Surprises About Raising Teens
When my four boys were born very close together in age — like stair steps — I didn’t exactly think ahead to what it would be like having three teens (and a tween!) in the house at one time. I had my...
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