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By Samurai Dad Boredom is common, but not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, boredom cultivated with care can actually be a time of unleashed creativity. The brain is more...
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...
By Samurai Mom How to Teach Your Teen to Cook One Night a Week You can teach your teen to prepare simple meals and hold them accountable for contributing to...
By Samurai Mom When your daughter behaves disrespectfully towards you, it can take a toll on your emotional health. As hard as it is, it’s important to gain some perspective and...
By Samurai Mom The smoky vapor I walked through outside the store smelled like the Juicy Fruit gum that I loved as a kid. As I wheeled to locate the source of the scent, three...
By Samurai Dad When I heard the stirring between 2 -3 AM night after night, I realized it was my 13-year-old son wide awake and flailing about. The insomnia seemed to come out...