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Happy Thanksgiving

  It's appreciation season! Spotting strengths in others is a big deal. We want to be specific, affirming these. Not merely that you look fabulous, but your sense of style shows in how your boots...
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Your Tween’s Brain

  Remember when you were young, looking up at your future - the idea of being “grown-up” enchanted you. It glowed invitingly through your naïve, eager eyes. The freedom and independence captivated...
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The Worst Kid in Class and Me!

  Sitting together on the couch after dinner, Greg, Aiden's dad, channel surfs, and Aiden, a seventh grader, closes his iPad. "Uh, Dad, did my science teacher call or email you today?" "No," Greg...
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That One Class

  Lauren and her 11-year-old son, Jaxon agreed that signing up for band in 6th grade was a great idea. He promised to practice. And to never forget his instrument at school or home. Lauren wanted to...
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3 Tips to Enhance Your Tween’s Success at School

  School starts soon, so your child won't be grabbing popsicles from the fridge or binge-watching Stanger Things all day long. That makes it time to chat with them about what specific grades they...
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The Stranger

Minding my own business, I stood in line at Sprouts, balancing a pint of strawberries and three avocadoes. I noticed ...
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What I Learned From Ted Lasso

If you have not streamed the best new show ever on TV, please consider moving it to the top of ...
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It’s Not Your Fault

When tweens shift their attention from their parents to their peers, parents frequently feel disconnected, ignored, and rejected. Tweens confide ...
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We’re Raising Problem Solvers

When we notice the trash can is not on the curb, and it’s our child’s responsibility to get it there, ...
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Life is Fragile

We live our lives with the best intentions to honor ourselves as well as those we care about and love. At ...
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Get it Done: Don’t Let Your Mojo Slip

Life’s unpredictability in this third decade of the 21 century requires that our mojo, grit, and determination keep us motivated ...
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6 Things Your Tween Needs from You as School Starts

Tweens lives are wonky as they are no longer children, and years away from adulthood. Their moodiness and unpredictableness confuses ...
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How to Help Your Adolescent Set Goals

Setting goals with your adolescent can be tricky. Over-laying your goals on them and expecting them to acquiesce is not ...
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