When your teen gets their first boyfriend, it can bring about all kinds of fears. What kind of boy is it? Is he going to pressure her for sex? Are they going to be involved in the kind of activities and things I want my daughter involved in? These and other questions will likely … [Read more...] about Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
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10 Ways You Can Shine Your Inner Light
The dictionary defines a lighthouse as a structure with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators; a beacon. The lighthouse can signal danger or provide a safe harbor for seafarers. While the lighthouse is a timeless symbol of confidence, … [Read more...] about 10 Ways You Can Shine Your Inner Light
Playdates and Snacks
Providing snacks at playdates today has become somewhat trickier than it use to be. Some parents are alright with others providing snacks, others want to bring their own snacks, and then there are parents that have children who seem to be allergic to more than one type of snack. … [Read more...] about Playdates and Snacks
Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Girlfriend
Watching your children grow up is always a bit of a scary prospect, especially when they start to bring home their dates, and most especially when they announce that the girl they bring in the door is their girlfriend--most especially, their first girlfriend.Here are three tips … [Read more...] about Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Girlfriend
Keeping Your Tween’s Talk Positive
Your tween probably has a lot to say, and can talk and talk. They will talk to you, to their friends, etc. They will use the phone, the Internet, texting, email, instant messaging, and more to communicate. Sometimes this communication becomes gossip. What can you do as a parent … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Tween’s Talk Positive
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