Traveling with your teen is the best parenting decision you can make


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Why Traveling with Your Teen Will Be One of the Best Parenting Decisions You Ever Make

When my kids were in elementary school, a wise friend told me that when they each turned 14, I should take them on a trip. I followed her advice and it was one of the best parenting decisions I ever made. It has had a lasting positive effect on my relationships with my teenagers and it is why I can’t encourage you enough to travel with your teen too!

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This Is How to Choose Connection Over Control with Teens

When my first child entered her teen years, I braced myself for the usual bumps in the road—moody mornings, shifting friendships, maybe a little eye-rolling at family rules. What I didn’t expect was how drastically our family dynamics would change.

Our extroverted, A-student kid suddenly withdrew—choosing to spend time on the couch with our dogs instead of meeting up with friends, ignoring homework, and pulling away from us. Simultaneously, our introvert, the one who once bristled at classmates being disruptive, had become the one causing disruptions. Phone calls from teachers became routine

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25 Guaranteed Ways to Get Your Teens Out of Their Rooms

It’s a common complaint of nearly every parent of adolescents: My teen is always in their room and never comes out! We asked tweens, teens, and parents about this issue, and here’s what they told us.

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If you're walking on eggshells, having the same arguments on repeat, or struggling to set limits without it turning into a fight — this is exactly what you need. She's going to walk you through what's really driving your teen's behavior and what to do in those moments that keep repeating themselves.

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