Raising toddlers, moms have no idea what’s ahead. But on an 18th birthday, we know how far we have come.
Posts Published by raisingteensblogger (Cindy)
Why teenagers lie to their parents
I remember the first time I realized teenagers lie to their parents. My daughter and her friend were deep in conversation when I happened to overhear what they were saying. The friend said she had…
Should teenagers have a bedtime?
It’s 11 p.m. on Sunday night and my 17-year-old son is doing homework. He started it about an hour ago. A classic teen move, right? Staying up late and waking up early is definitely going…
5 much needed tips for Spring Break travel with Teenagers
Teenagers go through puberty and think they know everything. They don’t realize they’re just on the cusp of knowledge, that they know less than nothing, and by thirty they’ll realize they know nothing, and finally…
How to get a teenager to open up
Getting your teenager to open up is no easy task for a parent. The secret to success is all about timing.
How Mindfulness Can Help Teen Depression and Anxiety
If your teen suffers from anxiety and depression, using mindfulness could help.
How to get your Instagram-obsessed teenager to read a darn book
I walked in our home a few days ago to find “Lord of the Flies” on the kitchen table. I quickly became excited and asked my teenage son if he planned to read the book….
Is Online Driver’s Ed an Effective Way for My Teen to Get His License?
The inevitable time for your teen wanting to learn how to drive is fast approaching. Maybe you’re already at that point. While you may be relieved of chauffeuring your teen around — and even more…
The holiday gift I regret giving my teenager
For the holidays, my 17-year-old son asked for over -the-ear headphones. Knowing they were expensive, he asked us to splurge and make it his only gift. We obliged, getting a good deal on the headphones…
How my life with teens will be different in 2019
As we say goodbye to 2018, I am swearing off the behaviors that made my life and the relationships with my teens more stressful. I have had days where messy rooms launched me into a…