Tag: teenagers
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8 Reasons Teens Still Need Hugs (even if they won’t ask)
It’s easy giving your kids hugs and spending time cuddling when you have a toddler. At that age, kids want to show affection, and they love to embrace you. As time goes on, they’ll ask for hugs less often, with teenagers rarely (if ever) asking. Once you have a teenager at home, offering parental affection…
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17 Traits of Well-Adjusted Teens
Teenagers are challenging to manage, as their surging hormones and ever-changing moods make them unapproachable. As a parent, you must ensure your child is well-adjusted and gets the best skills to handle adult life. How do you know if teens are adjusting well and have what it takes to make a well-rounded grown-up? Seventeen Signs…
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4 Parenting Tips For Raising Grateful Teenagers
At a young age, you teach your young children and teenagers good manners. You tell them all about saying “please” and “thank you” when appropriate. You try to explain why these things matter. And, for the most part, that seems to work. But gratitude is about more than just the phrase “thank you.” It’s an…
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3 Effective Ways To Deal With Teenagers + How To Strengthen The Bond
Teenagers can be a handful, and they can feel like they’re drifting further and further away, too. It can be overwhelming to see your child behave in new and unfamiliar ways, and you may not know how to handle this at first. But don’t worry – you can navigate these problematic parenting years with positive…