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Getting real about….weight
The other day, I had to give my girls a reality check when it comes to their eating habits and maintaining a healthy weight. Lately, the girls eat junk food like it’s going out of style–ahh,...
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Teens & swearing: Yeah, I’m a hypocrite.
Crap. My daughter keeps asking me if she can say “crap” to express herself. It’s a word that has been the center of debate between Miss C. and I for a while now. She wants to say it whenever she wants....
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Seeing the world through our kids’ eyes
When Miss C. took off on Friday, June 13 on a 20-day Student Ambassador trip to Europe, something strange happened. I didn’t cry. I thought I would. My mom thought I’d be a basket case and I’m pretty...
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Yep, That’s Awkward: Boy talk with my girls
I’ve reached an awkward turning point in raising teen and tween girls: Boys. Let’s take a look, shall we? Event 1: Guess Who? I recently took Miss E. (dd12) and a friend to swim at the local YMCA. I...
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
Miss C. has taken a liking to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” this summer. I won’t even get into how she didn’t come into the world until 7 years after the song hit it big and just under 4 years...
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Unplug Your Kids: Connect the Family on October 16
Note: This is NOT a sponsored post. I make no money from the coupon offer listed below. A representative from Carrom Company asked me to get involved with this initiative and knew I had to sign on)...
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Parent vs. Teen Debate: Taboo Tattoos
My 16-year-old wants a tattoo. Sort of. She’s deathly afraid of needles, so I’m not exactly losing sleep over the thought of her sneaking into some seedy strip mall shop to permanently brand herself....
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Teen humor: It’s not what you say, but HOW you say it
When it comes to having tweens and teens, you never know when or where you’ll find a teachable moment. I take them where I can get them, even if it isn’t the most…conventional way of getting my point...
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Parents: Take your own advice.
Parents give such great advice; if only we’d listen to it! Do you sometimes feel as though you’re living in a “do as I say, not as I do” existence? Lately, I think my life revolves around that idea....
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