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Psst Parents, This Is What Your Teen Really Needs (Like NOW)

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In the most craziest time yet, in their young lives, teens need their parents, but they fear two things.

I think you’ll agree when I say:

Teen years sucked!  

And now you’re the parent and your teen needs your hand to help guide them through the blind chaos. But you feel like you can’t do anything right, in their eyes. 

In today’s blog post I’ll walk you through a step by step guide on how to successfully respond when your teen ACTUALLY talks to you.

The #1 Thing That You NEED To Do As A Parent

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Parents are everything to their kids.

You fend away bad dreams, kiss boo boos, and shuttle your tiny tot to far away places.  But the number one thing that you do as a parent is teach.

Teaching is The Main Act of Parenting

As parents we teach in a variety of ways.  Direct teaching includes showing your kid how to put her dirty clothes in the hamper or your son how to tie his shoes.  But indirect teaching is where the majority of childhood education occurs.  This style happens in between the “teachable moments”.  When we forget that our kids are watching.

Wonder About New Parent Sex Lives? Here’s A Peak

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Awe… Welcome to parenthood.  The land of feeling like you are NEVER doing enough.  

A recent study agrees.  You can’t do it all, especially when you’re a new mom.  Having a baby enter the mix is a BIG transition and it takes a toll on the new mama’s libido.  

Besides the stress from becoming a new mom lets be honest and say, we don’t feel sexy after popping out a 9-pound melon.  We have this overwhelming urge to hold our young and nurture like crazy.  We become this mother hen clucking around the house making sure all is well.  

I don’t know about you but when I’m in “mom” mode I can’t just drop my panties and get into dirty wifey mode.  It’s polar opposite states of mind, especially in the beginning stages of parenthood.  

Are “too Many Options” Hijacking Your Parenthood?

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You begin your search to find something “new,” “fun,” and for “everyone.”  Okay, you got it!  You plan a day trip to a park that’s 1.5 hours away (it has waterfalls therefore it’s worth it).  Starting out you’re full of optimism, knowing that this time will be remarkable.  You’ll take great pictures to post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more!  Your family will share laughs, you and your partner will have quality conversations, as the kids go and explore.  Oh this is going to be a great day!

Then something happens… you leave your computer desk and all hell breaks loose!  

“MOM!  He won’t give me my shoes!”

“DAD!  I don’t have any underwear, can I be like you and skip it?”

In your own head:  (bleep!) Where did I put the charger for the camera!?

“Get in the (bleep bleep) car or NO treats!”

Shuttle Service

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Awh yes, the feeling of relief when the school bus pulls away heading off for the start of a new year.  You’ve worked hard keeping them occupied over the summer, attempting to ward of the ever so hated state of existence; boredom.  Yet now you’re about to come face to face with another exhausting struggle, extracurricular activities.  We encourage our children to try out for anything and everything.  We do this not realizing how much of our life we end up signing away, because with every activity comes the expected shuttle service.