Category: Teen Relationships
What is a ‘Bruh Moment’ & Other Teen Slang That’s Worth Knowing: A Parent’s Guide
by Samurai Mom Feeling lost and confused about the stream of insider expressions coming from your kid? You’re not alone. Teen slang is notoriously slippery. By design, quickly...
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...
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 parenting...
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,...