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Dealing with your teenager (and yourself) when they hurt your feelings
How to transform your teenager’s meltdowns in 4 easy-to-follow steps.

Here’s what to do when your tween or teenager says, “I hate you”
7 steps for handling the H bombs, and things you should most definitely avoid.
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How to transform your teenager’s meltdowns in 4 easy-to-follow steps.
Here’s what to do when your tween or teenager says, “I hate you”
7 steps for handling the H bombs, and things you should most definitely avoid.
10 homemade New Year’s Eve celebrations for the whole family
Ring in 2022 with something crafty, classic and everything in between.
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While the details of Omicron remain to be seen, here’s a not-so-surprising list of precautions and protocols to keep top of mind.
Prototype your inner smart parent with this free interactive worksheet
From emotional validation to commanding less, we’ve rounded up our top 3 favorite expert-backed practices.
Our top 15 favorite Christmas movies for the whole family
The Christmas classics that’ll make you laugh, cry and feel merry.
Why problem solving can get in the way of open communication with your teen
Get your teen to open up with this 5-step expert-backed approach.
How to raise mentally fit kids in a tech-obsessed world
Despite the uphill battle parents face around social media and mental health, there is a silving lining.
Follow these 5 golden rules to stop arguing with your teen
Disagreements with your kid can be healthy and annoying. Here’s how to find those teachable moments.
Dealing with your teenager (and yourself) when they hurt your feelings
How to transform your teenager’s meltdowns in 4 easy-to-follow steps.
Here’s what to do when your tween or teenager says, “I hate you”
7 steps for handling the H bombs, and things you should most definitely avoid.
10 homemade New Year’s Eve celebrations for the whole family
Ring in 2022 with something crafty, classic and everything in between.
How to keep the family safe against Omicron
While the details of Omicron remain to be seen, here’s a not-so-surprising list of precautions and protocols to keep top of mind.
Prototype your inner smart parent with this free interactive worksheet
From emotional validation to commanding less, we’ve rounded up our top 3 favorite expert-backed practices.
Our top 15 favorite Christmas movies for the whole family
The Christmas classics that’ll make you laugh, cry and feel merry.
Why problem solving can get in the way of open communication with your teen
Get your teen to open up with this 5-step expert-backed approach.
How to raise mentally fit kids in a tech-obsessed world
Despite the uphill battle parents face around social media and mental health, there is a silving lining.
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