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Black Friday Deals 2019 for Teens and Tweens

November 26, 2019 By: Mirandacomment

Black Friday Deals for Teens and TweensBlack Friday deals are being offered all week long. As a mom, I know I want to get some fantastic deals, plus I want quality products my teenager and family will love. Check out these online Black Friday Deals 2019 for Teens and Tweens. And don’t forget to add some of these hot deals to your wish list too! [Read more…]

The Best Gifts for Tween Boy

November 20, 2019 By: Miranda1 Comment

best gifts for tween boyThere is something magical about the tween years for boys! They are fun, noisy, still believe in the magic of imagination and don’t mind getting a hug from mom! So let’s hold onto the sweetness of these years by discovering just the right gift to fuel their imagination and embolden them to try new things! Here are THE BEST gifts for tween boy! [Read more…]

Popular Gift Ideas for Tween Girls They will Love

November 13, 2019 By: Miranda7 Comments

gift ideas for tween girlsWatching my kid’s face light up when I find just the right gift is one of my favorite parts about Christmas and birthdays! Here is a whole post full of gift ideas that are classics for any tween girl plus Christmas gift ideas for tween girls that are trending now!

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A Survival Guide for the Struggling Mom Parenting Middle-Schoolers

November 6, 2019 By: Mirandacomment

struggling mom parenting through middle schoolEntering the middle school years was a sigh of relief. The minute to minute energy needed for little ones was mentally overwhelming for me. Finally, I had a second to my own thoughts! But wait! There was a whole other mountain range of challenges that lay ahead in parenting the middle school years. Yikes! Are you in the midst of the transition as a mom from littles to a mom of pre-teens? If you feel a bit thrown off course, it is normal. Get ready to forge ahead into these exciting years, taking along this survival guide for the struggling mom parenting middle-schoolers! [Read more…]

12 Mom Tested Tips on How to Make Your Teenager Responsible

October 16, 2019 By: Miranda7 Comments

how to make a teenager responsibleOne of the biggest topic that arises when you bring together moms of teenagers is, “How to Make Your Teenager Responsible?” You know it’s possible, right? You have seen super helpful teens …or at least heard of the mythical creature. Are all teenagers capable of taking responsibility? Yes, ALL teenagers are more than able to accept the challenge of modeling responsibility and helpfulness. Let’s dive into some of the secrets on HOW to make your teenager responsible and train them to be helpful. [Read more…]

25 Must Try Self-Care Activities for Youth

October 9, 2019 By: Miranda2 Comments

Self-Care Activities for YouthThe first blush of the new school year has worn off and stress starts to build up. Is your teenager ready to handle the stress of school deadlines, full schedules and evenings loaded with activities? Even as adults we can find ourselves overwhelmed and often unaware of the toll stress is taking in our life. We need to be ready by keeping a daily self-care routine. And as parents we need to teach our youth how to develop self-care activities into their life. Here are some self-care activities for youth to try out and build into their self-care routine. [Read more…]

Self-Care Ideas for Moms of Teens and Tweens to Avoid Burnout

September 25, 2019 By: Miranda4 Comments

self care ideas for moms of teens and tweensAs a first time mom, way back when we just had magazines and no blogs;), I remember all the articles on self-care for new moms. As a mom to a newborn, you were to try to get sleep when your little one was sleeping to make sure your body was getting enough rest. And the ideas continued forward to the toddler years. But somehow the closer your kids get to adulthood the self-care ideas seem less helpful for moms of tweens and teens, as if taking care of tweens and teens only requires a large amount of wine and sarcasm. Those may help you, but what does a mom really need to care for herself as her kids get older? What do YOU truly need to refresh and be the best mom to your tweens and teenagers? Here are some self-care ideas for moms of teens and tweens that are tailored just for YOU, the brave mom to teenagers!! [Read more…]

10 Vital Communication Skills for Teenagers

September 18, 2019 By: Miranda7 Comments

10 Communication Skills Teens Need to KnowMost of the time when we talk about communication and teenagers, we are referring to ways parents can more effectively talk with their teen. But are there communication skills I should be teaching my teenager? How can I best prepare them to be effective communicators? And more importantly, how do I train my teen to share their opinion respectfully instead of rolling their eyes and slamming doors?:) Here are 10 vital communication skills for teenagers that we need teach our teens at home. [Read more…]

10 Great Books to Read on Your Family Camping Trip

September 11, 2019 By: Mirandacomment

great books to read on family camping tripWe had dragged out all the camping gear for the umpteenth time that year. I had finally lost count! When the kids were all at home, we took lots of weekend trips and week long camping adventures. Looking back, I am so thankful for every messy, crazy camping venture we did. There is something about being outside together, setting up camping, building bonfires and telling stories that brings a family closer. Since I’m not a natural story teller, I love to find adventuresome or funny books to real aloud to my family.  So here are 10 great books to read on your next family camping trip! [Read more…]

My Honest Review of FabKids

September 4, 2019 By: Miranda1 Comment

My Honest Review of FabKidsThose shoes were too cute to resist! Have you seen FabKids‘ clever advertisements and cute clothes and wondered if FabKids is worth trying? Well, Little Red and I tried out FabKids. So today, I’m giving you my honest review of Fabkids, the positives and negatives! You can then decide if FabKids is a good fit for you and your tweens! [Read more…]

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