Teens

Complete Guide to College Planning

Complete Guide to College Planning

College Preparation is a long process. Where should you even begin? Here are all of our college preparation posts together in one place for your convenience. This Complete Guide to College Planning will take you step by step through what you need to get from high school to the first d

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Parent’s Guide to Senior Year of High School

Parent’s Guide to Senior Year of High School

The senior year of high school is a doozy! Mel and Laura have been through it 6 times, so we know. This Parent’s Guide to Senior Year of High School is a collection of all of our posts about the high school senior year and college and career preparation. This post will give you a one-stop spot for all of your senior year information.

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Setting Boundaries With  Teens

Setting Boundaries With Teens

Why is setting boundaries with teens so important? It takes a lot of strength to say “no” in the face of major teen drama if you use that BAD word.

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After Prom Breakfast Ideas

After Prom Breakfast Ideas

After Prom Breakfast Ideas: Keep the prom fun going with an after prom breakfast. Host a waffle bar for the prom goers. Ideas for hosting an after prom party.

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Schitt’s Creek Forever

Schitt’s Creek Forever

All of a sudden, back in March, 2020, the world as we knew it stopped. We were all home. No school. No games. No travel. No social life. No nothing! If you lived with teens, like me, then you had even more to deal with. And, then we discovered the show, Schitt's...

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Senior Year Trip Ideas

Senior Year Trip Ideas

The high school senior year includes senior year activities and events, college preparation or alternate career preparation, graduation, and some optional extras. These extras include graduation parties for your son or daughter and senior trips.

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8 Best Books for Parenting Teens

8 Best Books for Parenting Teens

I tried to think about where I have looked over the years to help us when we were frustrated or upset, or just needing a few pointers. When it comes to parenting, here are 8 of my favorite go-to best books for parenting teens.

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