Category: Teen Relationships
by Samurai Mom With the Coronavirus resurging in many states, a growing number of parents are exploring homeschooling or enriched distance learning for the first time. Schools are waiting to hear...
We want our kids to grow into positive, well-adjusted adults who function successfully in society. Teaching them to display gratitude, not entitlement, is one of the challenges of...
How Can I Keep My Teen Busy This Summer While Social Distancing? Summer of 2020
by Samurai Mom How to Keep Your Teenager Busy During Social Distancing: 52 Experiences for Summer 2020 In a world gone sideways, many activities that our teens would normally be doing...
Update 7/10: The beginning of the school year is still a big unknown for many states. We'll all return to in-person school eventually. For some kids, the adjustment back to school may be a...
4 Parenting Mistakes I Made This Year with Our Teens (And 5 Things I’m Doing Right!)
by Samurai Mom In writing for Parent Samurai, I’ve become a bit of a parenting advice hound. I sift through publications, government websites like the CDC, articles by pediatricians,...
Experience Gifts for Teens (100+ Ideas Based on Personality Types)
By Samurai Mom Update 5/1/20: The world looks different and our experiences will be different too. The gift ideas marked with an asterisk and an orange font are those that are likely to be possible...
