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The US Surgeon General released a VERY SIGNIFICANT advisory this week regarding social media and youth mental health that should have us all sitting up, paying attention, and making some serious adjustments - especially those of us
Above is just one screenshot example of the kind of goofiness my son and I sometimes share in our text exchanges. I do love a good GIF! So, my last entry in this series of posts is
Today’s suggestion is as simple as it gets! And it’s got a very high chance of being a teen-pleaser, regardless of your teen’s particular interests. Invite your teen out for a one-on-one at their favorite place to
Whether it's YouTube, TikTok, another social media video site, or a combination, there's a VERY good chance your teen enjoys watching socially posted videos. And if you're willing to approach it the right way, this can pose
Disc Golf is a great time for us! (Intro: As I’m working on the process of revamping my website, I’m beginning a new blog series: Simple Ways to Connect with Your Teen. Some, and likely - many,
Sometimes life seems to get all tangled up in a mess. And when you really look at the knot of troubles, you may feel the anxious stab of discouragement telling you it's hopeless: "The knot is just
These poignant words from a great 20th century philosopher have never been more true: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while...You could miss it!"- Ferris Bueller, 1986 Our lives
Sometimes, you're just hanging on, aren't you? Life seemed safe and easy until you took that Big Leap. Or maybe something Big came along and scared you, so you retreated to what you thought was a safe
Play Games Together There are so many great options available for really fun gaming experiences together as a family. Classic board games, such as Monopoly, Life, Clue, Risk, etc. have stood the test of time for a
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