Dear Daughter: This Is How We'll Get Through These Years
A heartfelt letter from one mom to her young teen daughter on how they can get through these teen years together.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Our children tend to form their earliest friendships based on proximity to other kids – the neighbors down the block, little ones at the local mommy and me playgroup, and other settings. That small social circle often continues in elementary school, where grades are smaller in size and tend to include students from the same… The post Here’s How to Navigate Changing Middle School Friendships appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
When we think about stress and anxiety, we often lump them together and sometimes use the words interchangeably. But according to the National Institutes of Health, “stress is the physical or mental response to an external cause,” while anxiety is the “body’s reaction to stress,” (whether or not a perceived threat is real). While too… The post How to Help Your Teen Flip the Script on Stress appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Inside: Parenting adolescent boys can be challenging for a variety of issues. Discover a few tips from an expert. One thing we’ve heard over and over from our parenting community is the struggle many are facing with their teen sons. You may have heard about the “lost boys” epidemic, which refers to the growing number… The post How Can Parents Better Connect with Teen Sons appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
A heartfelt letter from one mom to her young teen daughter on how they can get through these teen years together.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Many teen boys and young adult men feel disconnected from society. These tips can help parents avoid the lost boys epidemic.| parentingteensandtweens.com
We all want our kids to be vulnerable with us, but parents of teens should focus on building emotion transparency instead.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Parenting adolescents can be a rocky road, but these seven simple consequences for teens can help redirect misbehavior.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Middle school may seem early, but it is the perfect time to help your kids uncover their dream careers using these four tips.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Worried your teen is spending too much time in their room? Here are 25 ways to get then out of their room and back into the world again.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Teaching my kids to give their time and energy to real friendships where friends show up for them is a hard, but important lesson.| parentingteensandtweens.com
It can be hard when a teen pulls back from phsical affection. Here are 20 ways to demonstrate love to a teen who doesn't want a hug.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Parents of teens are taking career breaks (it's called a "teen-ternity") because they know their kids need them now more than ever.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Watching a middle school friendship ending can be hard on you both. Here are some simple tips to help you guide your child through it.| parentingteensandtweens.com
