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How to Talk with Teens About Drug Use

April 16, 2018 by Leslie Kennedy 250 Comments

Parenting a teenager is not easy. There are so many things we as parents need to figure out and navigate and monitor and discuss. Are they having sex? Are they doing drugs? Are they skipping school? Are they making good choices? Somehow, we have to figure out how to help guide them and keep them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drugs Tagged With: children's mental health, drugs, health, mental health, opioid crisis, parenting, talking to teens, Teens

Holiday Gift Guide For Your Tricky-To-Buy-For Teen

December 6, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

Instagram famous book, gifts for teens

Holiday gifts for teens can be tricky to get right, especially if you're shopping for kids in your life that you only see a few times a year. As the mom of teen girls with plenty of their friends around, I have polled them to garner data about their likes and dislikes when it comes to gifts. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: Adult Flap Jacks, Brunette sweaters, Footed Pyjamas, gift cards, gift guide, Lumee iPhone Case, Paint by Sticker, Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Read This If You Want To Be Instagram Famous, Rocky Mountain Soap, Teens, Wealth Simple

This Is The Toughest (But Most Valuable) Thing To Teach Teens

October 16, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne 3 Comments

Teaching our kids to be vulnerable is tough. To a teenager, being vulnerable means opening yourself up to judgment, ridicule or even bullying. And if there is one thing that seems to be common amongst teens, it is the great need to feel accepted. But as an adult, well into my forties, I still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: imperfect, individuality, self, strength, Teens, vulnerability

If My Daughter’s Bra Strap Is Distracting You, It’s Your Problem

August 16, 2017 by Rebecca Eckler 16 Comments

As the start of the school year quickly approaches, so will the ongoing debate about ‘dress codes.’ Sometimes I feel like the only mother of a teenage daughter who doesn’t give a sh*t about what my daughter wears to school or, for that matter, when she’s not in school. In fact, sometimes I even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tweens & Teens Tagged With: confidence, distraction, dress code, Teens, tweens

The Final Countdown: My Summer To-Do List For August

August 4, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

When the end of June hits, most parents I know are thankful for the few months of reprieve ahead, as the hustle of the school year, especially those last two months, gets tedious near the end of the year. Summer time can be a combination of lazy-days around the house, and epic adventures with some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: August, countdown, parenting teens, summer activities, summer in Canada, Teens, to do list

I Won’t Let Your Kids Drink At My House And I Expect The Same From You

July 14, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

Summertime with teenagers is different than summer time with smaller kids. As soon as school lets out, they are making plans with friends and Snapping and Instagramming like crazy between their seasonal work gigs. Social media has made this is the season for teens to experience serious FOMO (fear of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: summertime with teens, Teens, teens and alcohol

Dance Moms Aren’t Monsters: We’re Just Supporting Our Kids

May 25, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

The end of the school year means that with the hustle of finishing up school studies, extracurricular sports are usually winding up too. As the parents of dancers, we have another set of dance competitions and recitals to attend, even though spending a sunny weekend afternoon inside a dark theatre … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: dance, dance mom, loving your teen, parenting teens, sports, Teens

My Daughter Is Learning To Drive And I Feel Sick

April 20, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

My oldest daughter was a fussy baby and had a fierce gag reflex, which forced her to vomit whenever she got worked up and cried hard. Switching her to bottle feeding was difficult, as she was simply too stubborn to take it and could seemingly throw up on command when she decided she wanted to. Being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tweens & Teens Tagged With: learning to drive, new teen drivers, parenting, parenting milestones, Teens, teens driving

University Applications Are Due: How Much Do We Help Our Teens?

March 23, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne 1 Comment

I have never considered myself a helicopter parent. I am fairly strict with the things that I allow my kids to do, but I also let them figure some things out and make mistakes. However, when it comes to University applications, I don't know if there is much room for error. My daughter is taking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tweens & Teens Tagged With: family, motherhood, parenting, post-secondary, Teens, university applications

How To Survive March Break When You’re Staying In Town With Teens

March 9, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

March Break is meant to break up the school year—and Canadian winters—by giving students a week-long, or in some provinces, two-week-long break during the school semester. While this is a great time for a sunny holiday or getaway, for many families, travelling during this time of year just isn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tweens & Teens Tagged With: family, family travel, march break, parenting, spring break, spring break ideas, staying-at-home, survive, Teens

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