Tag: teen
Parenting in The Teen Years: Setting Healthy Boundaries and Holding Limits
I have been parenting for 16.5 years, but only parenting a teen for 3.5 years. I feel really, really confident in the birth to...
Spooky Activities and Halloween Haunts for Teens and Tweens in Iowa...
Halloween can be more than trick-or-treating and costumes, but it can be challenging to find activities that are inclusive to the whole family. Here...
Parents of Teenagers: The Things We Don’t Talk About
I love Facebook. I can keep up with high school friends, college friends, and message board friends all over the world. Chances are you clicked...
Going to Concerts With My Teenager: An Honest Interview
I had the privilege of going to some great concerts with my 17-year-old daughter, Rachel, this summer. I thought it was a little strange...
The Last Teen In America Without a Smartphone
Smart phones. Nearly every woman, man, teenager, child, and dog has one. Okay, maybe not the dog, but you get my point. Smartphones are...
Teen Halloween: Spooky Activities and Haunts for Older Kids
Halloween is one of our family’s favorite holidays. Each year we all get in on the spooky fun, from dressing up and trick-or-treating, to...
6 Strategies for Helping Your Teen Find a Summer Job
Summer vacation is just around the corner, and this extended time off can be a great opportunity for the teenager in your family to...