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Teen

Just because they’re independent doesn’t mean they don’t need you. From middle school to college prep, here’s what you need to know to raise a teen.

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Paul Rudd sweetly comforts a young fan after bullies refused to sign his yearbook

“It’s important to remember that even when life is tough that things get better."

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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Why your teen will tune you out

In preparation for adulthood, teens’ brains are biologically programmed to prioritize unfamiliar voices.

Updated Jun. 17, 2022
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When your kids are all grown up and summer doesn’t feel the same

It’s every old cliche, good-intentioned advice, “The days are long but the years are short.” But no one tells you how short.

Updated May. 08, 2024
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Watch Diddy start to sweat when Ellen convinces him his teen daughters are dating

You can see the actual beads of perspiration forming on his forehead, poor guy.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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I complain a lot about youth sports but I’m going to miss them

Even as I sit in my folding chair watching my kids sport du jour, I can feel myself missing these days. 

Updated May. 12, 2022
teen drowning prevention: teen girl swimming in ocean

Teens are the second most at-risk age group for drowning

Keep your teen safe with these expert tips.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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7 things people don’t tell you about raising teens

What I’ve realized about the teen years is that, like all stages of parenting (and life, for that matter), they are a Both/And experience.

Updated Jan. 25, 2023
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5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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I’m the mother of a trans child. Gender-affirming care saved my teen’s life

Accessing gender-affirming healthcare was the step that transformed my child’s life for the better.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023
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6 essential apps that will keep your tweens safe online

Keep an eye on online social media, chat, and online interactions with these parent-friendly apps.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
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As California’s First Partner and a mother, here’s how I’m addressing tech addiction in kids

Conversation and connection are critical ingredients to building and sustaining healthy relationships between kids and technology.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

My daughter has entered the tween years—and I’m not ready.

Parent-free outings, cell phones & social media are headed my way, and all I want to do is stop time.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023

To the mama doubting herself…

Imagine yourself through the eyes of your child.

Updated Nov. 29, 2021

25+ gifts even the pickiest tweens will love

The older kids get, the harder it can be to find them holiday gifts that make their eyes sparkle. But fear not.

Updated Sep. 30, 2024
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What to do when your child is diagnosed with autism—from a mother who’s been there, too

After both of her sons were diagnosed with ASD, Tracey Hawkins' world was upended. Then she righted it.

Updated Apr. 16, 2024
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These 7 Montessori phrases are perfect for school AND home

Montessori teachers use language that is intentional and chosen to foster independence.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022
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