What do you do when your teen or tween begs to stay home from school? Kids may dread a big test, a presentation or an awkward social situation, and might even complain of vague physical symptoms to...
Category: Teen Relationships
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 Archetypes)
By Samurai Mom Hi there! If you’ve arrived here already convinced of the benefits of buying experience gifts and just want to skip to the dang list of 100+ gifts already, click...
by Samurai Dad Give a New York Late Show Experience Gift to Your Teen! As kids grow into teens, birthday and holiday gifts get trickier. To make a good choice, we’ve often asked for our...
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 in plain sight....
Social media can be a blessing and a curse for parents and teens alike. It's a great way to connect with people from all over the world, which is a boost for social skills and broadening horizons....
