I think we can all agree that communicating with teen girls can be a challenge. So as a parent, how can you do it well? Here are 3 simple way to communicate effectively with your teenage daughter. First, don’t project your dreams onto her. It’s crucial to guide your daughter down the right path, without forcing her to lose sight of her own dreams and goals. Second, be honest about your mistakes. Share the ways...
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We’ve all done things for our kids because we love them. But what are some things we should not do because we love them. First, stop trying to be the “cool mom” or “cool dad.” Our kids don’t need us to be their pals; they need us to be their parents. Second, stop allowing them to have or do things that are not age appropriate. They are constantly pressured to grow up…fast. Let’s not accelerate their loss of...
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Your tongue is a wild animal that can do a ton of damage as your own scars can prove. We should never underestimate the pain that some angry or careless words can cause so here are some things that you should never say to your kids. First, never say, “Why can’t you be more like…?” Comparisons are toxic and they serve no positive purpose. Second, never say, “I don’t have time right now.” What we’re really saying...
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Most kids still desire to get married someday. And you can guide them by discussing it long before the big day happens. Here are some questions every parent should discuss with their kids about marriage and their future spouse. First, ask them why they want to get married. The reasons your child wants to marry are important. Second, ask them to describe the person they want to marry, including what kind of...
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Our kids will face failures in life. But instead of allowing them to wallow in misery, here are 4 things to teach your kids about failure. First, not everyone gets a trophy. Be sure your kids understand that while losing is inevitable, it can also teach valuable lessons. Second, everyone has different talents. If your kids fail in one area, guide them in a new direction for success. Third, have perseverance. ...
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As parents, we want to protect our children from every harm in the world. But unfortunately, we can’t always control what life throws at our kids—like bullying. Whether it’s emotional or physical bullying, many parents are unequipped to deal with this serious issue. So here are two key truths parents must keep in mind. First, bullying harms our child’s feeling of safety. To combat this, we must first comfort our...
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Of course, parenting is difficult, but it’s exciting and enjoyable too! So here are 2 ways to have fun teaching your kids virtues. First, teach them the value of patience. Have fun with this by playing waiting games like “The Cookie Test.” In this game, tell your child they may have one cookie now or two cookies if they can wait until after dinner. Who doesn’t love learning when desserts are involved? Second,...
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