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What I struggle with most as a grandfather is the urge to step in. By Curtis J. Smothers| motherwellmag.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
What I struggle with most as a grandfather is the urge to step in. By Curtis J. Smothers| motherwellmag.com
This is a contributed post by Ashley Radzat, author of Parenting in the Third Stage: From Holding Hands to Holding Space, a guided journal for building connection, communication, and confidence in the adolescent years. We all knew parenting would come with a series of transitions. First steps. First words. First day of school. Each one… The post Dear Parents: Your Teens Want You Around But Don’t Know How to Ask appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Inside: Discover tips and strategies to support your teen during their final year at home. Navigate challenges together and create lasting memories as they prepare for the future. *This is a contributed post by Amy Ging, author of Sacred Months: A Devotional for Moms of High School Seniors Well, here we are. The countdown to… The post Here’s How to Navigate Your Teen’s Final Year at Home appeared first on parentingteensandtweens.com.| 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
Discover effective strategies for managing teen attitude. Learn how to foster communication and understanding to improve relationships with your adolescent.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Grief doesn’t step aside for joy. It walks with it—quietly, steadily. By Elizabeth Candy The post A graduation, a ladybug, and the daughter who wasn’t there appeared first on .|
No one wants their one-year-old to be a warrior. By Mikaela Perron-Sampson| motherwellmag.com
Challenging relationship with your teen? Here are three simple ways to fight their brain wiring so you can stop arguing with your teen.| 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
School refusal is a major problem for some parents of teenagers. Here's some tips on how parents can address it.| parentingteensandtweens.com
Parenting adolescents can be a rocky road, but these seven simple consequences for teens can help redirect misbehavior.| parentingteensandtweens.com
I was terrified that love without blood ties would not be enough in court. By Jose Cardenas| motherwellmag.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
Boundary setting can be hard with challenging teenagers, but these ideas can help you improve the relationship with your kids.| parentingteensandtweens.com
I make coffee. I make lunches. I add an ice pack. And love. By Kathleen Siddell The post How our family survives while the world implodes appeared first on .|
This isn't our first fight about our kids' food; my partner says I act out of fear.| motherwellmag.com
This is my son. This makes no sense.| motherwellmag.com
Explore strategies and advice for parents dealing with teens reluctant to drive. Help your child overcome their fears and embrace the road ahead!| parentingteensandtweens.com
Last year, we took my daughter to a soccer tournament a few states away. We arrived at the field, and no one was there. Just behind us, another family showed up, also wondering if we| parentingteensandtweens.com
Is your teen addicted to their phone? Discover effective strategies to help break teen cell phone addiction and foster a healthier life.| 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 tough as a parent when your teen won't come out of their bedroom. Here are a few reasons why and how to encourage them to come out.| 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
A mother's emotional farewell as she encounters and interacts with her schizophrenic son in the midst of homelessness"| motherwellmag.com
It’s a cultural cliche: the cheerful kid morphs into a broody, sulking, snapping teen. By Marya Markovich| motherwellmag.com
Overstimulation is not just a problem during the toddler years. If you are struggling with your teenager, overstimulation may be the problem.| parentingteensandtweens.com
A father's heartfelt narrative about how he and his wife navigate the holidays with a special needs daughter, including insights into the struggle for connection and a sense of belonging.| motherwellmag.com
To me, new parenthood felt more like a warzone than a walk in the park. By Jenny Leon| motherwellmag.com
Discover a mother's path to understanding neurodiversity, challenging norms, and fostering a deep, unique connection with her daughter.| motherwellmag.com
