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10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your Teenager

February 2, 2023 By: Mirandacomment

Valentine’s Day was a pretty big day during my teenage years, as I went to an all girl high school. Some of the girls would receive big bouquets of flowers on Valentine’s Day, delivered right to the school. If you were single, like me, you felt a bit lonely! My dad even tried to send me flowers one year, only to have them  NOT come on Valentine’s Day but instead, awkwardly come the next day! Thanks for trying, Dad. So while I have struggled through my fair share of sad Valentine’s Day, I have turned the tables on Valentine’s Day making it a FUN day for all my friends and family that I love. So here are 10 fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your teenager that will leave them with lots of positive memories. [Read more…]

9 Meaningful Ways Grandparents Can Connect with Teenage Grandchildren

May 12, 2021 By: Mirandacomment

Ways Grandparents Can Connect with Teenage Grandchildren

Many of my readers, who are grandparents, have emailed me about their teenage grandchildren! The topic of coming alongside your grandchildren to help raise them weighs heavy on your mind. That was why I was so glad when 4mom.com approached me about writing a guest post on grandparent relationships! So thank you to 4moms.com and Rae Steinbach for this guest post.

You adore your grandchildren, but now that they are older, it feels as if you have started to drift apart. With such a wide age gap, it can be a challenge to connect and find things to talk about. Gone are the days of watching them rock in a swing for infants; now you’re dealing with nearly grown up individuals struggling with their first relationships, exams, driving, and more. So much is going on in their lives that doesn’t involve you, yet you would like to stay involved. What can you do? Here are 9 meaningful ways grandparents can connect with their teenager grandchildren! [Read more…]

Fun Downloadable Reading Guide for Teen Book Club

June 18, 2020 By: Miranda4 Comments

literature reading guide for teen book clubIt’s here!! Connect with your teens and tweens with this reading guide for the Newbery Honor winning book, Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson. Reading good literature together is such a fun and rewarding way to grow, get to know your teens better, and make positive memories. So I have made it easier than ever with a Literature Guide for Hattie Big Sky. Your literature guide is complete with a reading guide, reading calendar, links for further learning and tips on how to plan a simple book club for teens! Read together as a family or use the literature study guide as a reading guide for a teen book club! [Read more…]

How to Set Family Goals

December 19, 2018 By: Miranda7 Comments

how to set family goalsGoals are such an important part of an emotionally healthy life. So as we look back, I wanted to update you on my goal progress in 2018.   Plus, I can’t wait to share with you all the various ways you can incorporate goals into your life and your family! Have you ever thought about creating goals as a family?  Well, let me tell you of our experience creating family goals and how to set family goals. I’ll also include plenty of examples to get you thinking! [Read more…]

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I'm Miranda. Educator, Speaker and Vibrant Life Mentor. A city girl married to a country boy! At The Reluctant Cowgirl, I share personal growth and parenting advice for busy moms of tweens and teens! Learn ways to care for yourself and cultivate an amazing family life! Welcome to Your Vibrant Life!

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