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How Can I Help My Teenager Build Credit?

In Teen Communication, Teen Lifestyle by Shannon B.April 24, 2019

by Samurai Dad Like it or not, our society leans heavily on credit scores to measure your level of responsibility and financial risk. Your teenager’s credit score will be used …

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The Rise of Teen Identity Theft: What You Can Do

In Teen Lifestyle, Teens & Tech by Shannon B.April 12, 2019

The school year is winding down. Your teen uses his phone to post the dates of your upcoming family trip to California on his Instagram account. He’ll celebrate his birthday …

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Protect Your Child from Identity Theft: 3 Things to Do Now

In Teen Communication, Teen Lifestyle, Teens & Tech by Brian B.April 9, 2019

The phone rings and you don’t recognize the number on the caller ID. You think it’s a telemarketer and let it go to voicemail. The caller leaves a message that …

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Learn Surprising Secrets of Life with These 9 Teen Movies

In Fun, Teen Lifestyle, Teen Relationships by Shannon B.April 2, 2019

by Samurai Mom Some movies aimed at teens may seem full of stock characters, predictable story arcs and sappy endings, but these films are actually a resource for parents hidden …

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6 Ways to Teach a Scared Teenager to Drive

In Teen Lifestyle by Shannon B.March 23, 2019

Of all the milestones that teenagers anticipate, the prospect of their own driver’s license is the one that strikes fear into the heart of most parents. The daredevil teen driver …

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How does Music Affect Teenagers’ Behavior and Emotions?

In Teen Lifestyle by Shannon B.March 19, 2019

You may remember being drawn to certain music when you were a teen. Maybe it spoke to you on a deep level that your parents didn’t seem to understand. Perhaps …

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77 Ways to Give Experience Gifts to Your Teen

In Fun, Teen Lifestyle by Shannon B.February 18, 2019

By Samurai Mom We always struggle to find the right gifts for our two teens, especially since they hit the ages of 10-12. Either the ideas are too trendy and …

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Dating has Changed: New Rules for Teens

In Teen Lifestyle, Teen Relationships by Brian B.January 2, 2019

By Samurai Mom Ask anyone about their first kiss and a wistful smile crosses their face. Maybe it’s a private smile on the inside, but it’s there. The strong feelings …

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Are You a Parent Samurai?

In Teen Communication, Teen Lifestyle by Brian B.December 16, 2018

By Samurai Mom How did you learn to parent? Most of us learned from our own parents and grandparents. I’ll bet the imprint of your childhood is so strong that …

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How Late Should I Let My Teenager Stay Out? Setting a Curfew

In Teen Lifestyle by Brian B.November 25, 2018

By Samurai Mom I always wondered if I would be a mom like the ones in the movies who peered through lace curtains, anxiously waiting, forever waiting for that overgrown …

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