Meeting your teen's first boyfriend is never an easy step to take as a parent. Here are five tips to make it easier:1. Don't air issues in front of them. Even if you told your daughter she could not have a boyfriend, the meeting of said boyfriend is not the time to bring it up. … [Read more...] about Meet the Boyfriend: Tips for Meeting Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
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Ways to Make Life Easier for the New Mom
Being a new mom is exciting and overwhelming. When you come home from the hospital, you are so happy to have this adorable baby, but you are also recovering from giving birth, and facing the challenge of sleep deprivation. The following are ten tips to help make life a little … [Read more...] about Ways to Make Life Easier for the New Mom
Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
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
6 Great Tips for Positive Parenting
Parenting takes a lot of patience and fortitude. Use the following positive parenting tips can help.Play with your kids: The more you play with them, the easier it is to know what is going on with them. When you spend time with your kids, you'll get to know when they need some … [Read more...] about 6 Great Tips for Positive Parenting
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
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