Crucial Positive Parenting Strategies for the Teenage Years

Positive Parenting Strategies for the Teenage Years

Parenting during the teenage years can be challenging, but there are crucial positive parenting strategies that can help. It’s important to maintain a strong parent-teen relationship, even as teens seek more independence. By spending quality time together, showing interest in their activities, and respecting their privacy, parents can foster a positive connection with their teenagers. … Read more

How to Support Teens with Gender Identity Issues

I have 2 teen daughters who have struggled with gender identity. My oldest was labeling herself non-binary and frequently changing the pronouns she wants to be called, and my middle daughter previously identified as a boy. So how can I help my teen with gender identity issues? Parents can help teens with gender identity issues … Read more

Cheapest Cars to Insure for a Teenager in 2025 (New & Used)

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As my daughters go deeper into their teen years, before I know it, they’ll be driving cars. So I wondered about the cheapest cars to insure for a teenager. Here are the cheapest cars to insure for teenage drivers: Fiat 500 – MSRP $26,565 – New Chevy Equinox – MSRP $26,300 – New Honda Civic … Read more

How Do I Stop My Daughter from Sneaking Out?

Being the parent of a teen can be challenging at times. Teens like to test boundaries and rebel a little. Sometimes that rebellion can include sneaking out of the house. This has some parents asking, how do I stop my daughter from sneaking out? To stop your daughter from sneaking out, start by calmly talking … Read more

Signs Your Daughter is About to Start Her Period

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As a dad with 3 daughters, I began to wonder what the signs your daughter is about to start her period are, sometimes called menarche symptoms. The signs your daughter is about to start her period include: 1. Breast development 2. Pubic hair growth 3. Vaginal discharge 4. Fatigue 5. Mood swings 6. Breakouts and … Read more

15 Best Tips on Eliminating Teenage Anxiety and Panic Attacks

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Struggling with teenage anxiety and panic attacks with your kids? If you’re a parent of a teen or soon-to-be-teen, I think you’ll agree with me when I say that our kids are getting moodier. They are getting more anxious and can panic more easily over seemingly simple things. It’s getting harder to tell if something … Read more