Back-to-School - 5 Ways to Save Your Sanity and Support Your Millennial When They Head to College or Grad School.

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Back-to-School - 5 Ways to Save Your Sanity and Support Your Millennial When They Head to College or Grad School.

I just spent the past 10 days driving across the country and setting up my second-born in her apartment in Connecticut as she gets ready to begin grad school. Hayley is one of four kids, so this is not my first rodeo. Nonetheless, as we said our tearful good-byes, I was reminded of how parenting is a job that remains complicated long after the kids leave home.

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Back-To-School Part 4 – Is Instagram Bad For My Teenager?

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Back-To-School Part 4 – Is Instagram Bad For My Teenager?

When your teenager hears the ping of an incoming message, they are metaphorically “salivating” for the social connection that is their deepest desire.

Given that our teenagers are undoubtedly going to use social media, what can we do to teach them about the healthiest ways to use Instagram and other media and apps on their phones?

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Back-To School Part 3 – How Do I Get My Teenager To Talk To Me? – 50 Conversation Starters for Parents of Teens

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Back-To School Part 3 – How Do I Get My Teenager To Talk To Me? – 50 Conversation Starters for Parents of Teens

Getting a teenager to talk to you can be tough! “What did you do today, Honey?” “Nothing”. “How did your day go?” “Fine”. Sometimes teen conversation can just sound like a series of grunts! And yet…they talk and text to their friends practically all night long…

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Back To School Part 2 – How Do I Get My Teenager To Get Up In The Morning?

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Back To School Part 2 – How Do I Get My Teenager To Get Up In The Morning?

Making sure your teenager gets enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do to help them succeed.

Teenagers typically get far too little sleep during the school year. If your teenager is like most, they only get about 7 hours of sleep a night. This is typical, but not healthy!

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