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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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How to Help Girls Handle Mean Girl Bullying in Middle School

In School Success, Teen Communication, Teen Relationships by Shannon B.February 11, 2019

by Samurai Mom As a teacher, It’s hard to watch. The shift from elementary to middle school is a difficult time for many kids and girls seem to be especially …

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Teenage Conflict Resolution Skills

In School Success, Teen Communication, Teen Relationships by Brian B.February 5, 2019

By Samurai Dad Conflict is the expression of differences between people. Disagreements are a fact of life, but often uncomfortable for both teens and adults. Unless we teach strategies …

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The 5 Best Parenting Practices to Raise a Strong Teen

In Teen Communication, Teen Relationships by Brian B.January 22, 2019

By Samurai Mom It seems like every week brings a fresh news story to stir parent anxiety about the risks teens face. If it’s not an article about rising opioid …

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How to Talk about Teenage Dating Violence

In Teen Communication, Teen Relationships by Brian B.January 9, 2019

By Samurai Dad February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. You can help reduce teen violence by helping to educate others about the signs of teen dating abuse and how …

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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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How Can I Help My Teenager Make Friends?

In Teen Communication, Teen Relationships by Brian B.December 2, 2018

By Samurai Mom Friends are so important to a teenager’s development that the relative scarcity of them is likely to make your teen anxious. Very anxious. Consider this before you …

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Should I Let My Teen Drink at Home?

In Teen Communication, Teen Health, Teen Relationships by Brian B.November 26, 2018

by Samurai Dad As a tagalong on my wife’s business trip to Austria many years ago, I had the chance to wander through a little town called Linz. On one …

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The 6 Best Ways to Build Trust in Your Teenager

In Teen Communication, Teen Relationships by Brian B.November 19, 2018

By Samurai Mom Trusting your teen may feel a bit like flying blind. We frame it for our teens like this: trust is the faith that a person will do …

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How can I talk with my teen?

In Teen Communication, Teen Relationships by Brian B.November 10, 2018

By Samurai Mom Here’s the truth: communicating with your teen is often the single most challenging problem we parents face. When you set the stage for a supportive and respectful …

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