This time of year it’s always a mad dash to try to find the perfect gift for the teens in my life. All things techie seem to be a sure thing with this age group, but I truly hate to add to their growing pile of electronics. A few years ago I put together a…
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Top Book Picks For Teens and Tweens
This post contains affiliate links The final countdown has begun. I know some of your kids are already back in school, but my kids have until September 1st. During the last few weeks of summer we’re working hard to find balance between fun, down time and screen time. If you have a tween or teen chances are you know exactly what…
Top Picks: Safe Deodorants for Teens
Today’s the day. My 5th grader is watching the 5th grade puberty movie at school. Having two older brothers who also viewed this rite of passage, I know the video is no big deal. I’m pretty much an open book when it comes to this information, so hopefully there won’t be much new information passed along…
5 Tips for Traveling Abroad With a Teen
Traveling abroad with a teen is a whole different ball game. The good news it that traveling abroad with a teen is actually much simpler then traveling with toddlers. There are a few tricks that help keep everyone on the right track (and those teenage hormones in check). As I write this I’m sitting on…
How to Encourage Responsible Cell Phone Usage for Tweens and Teens PLUS a Giveaway!
A recent issue that’s continued to create quite a buzz in the parenting world is the appropriate age for when a child can or should have a cell phone. A 2009 survey showed that the majority of children who have a cellphone get one by the time they turn 13. The general consensus between parents today is…
