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15 Motivational and Self-Help Books for Teens & Tweens

Being a teen comes with it’s own set of challenges – doors open to new freedoms but they also bring new struggles and doubts. These teen ‘self-help’ books can encourage a sense of well-being and confidence in your young adult, and make a heartfelt anytime gift, find a few of our favs in this reading round-up!

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Can You Be Too Old for Trick-or-Treating?

Halloween is upon us and one of the common complaints you hear about this holiday is that some trick-or-treaters are too old to be knocking on doors looking for goodies. To this, I say: Get over it. I have to admit, I have a long history of being afraid of teenagers.

Tween Girls: Why They Are My New Favourite Age and Stage

Most parents say that there was a particular age and stage in their child’s life that they enjoyed most. I’ve always identified as a “baby” person. If there is a newborn in the room, before a minute passes, that babe will be in my arms. I’m quite sure that every time I smell a newborn, I immediately ovulate. Right now I have kids between the

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Parenting Teens & Tweens: Tips & Tricks

Last week I was picking up my daughters from dance class, and was greeted by some stressed out mothers who had recently been experiencing a bit of “tween girl hormonal rage”. Considering my girls are ages 9, 12 and 13, they figured I might have some experiences and advice to share.

Do You Have a Man-Boy?

Thirteen years ago, I had my first child. He arrived into this world all tiny and delicious after a fairly unpleasant delivery. Our eyes met and I fell in love. He’s always been my baby boy. Until recently.

15 Motivational and Self-Help Books for Teens & Tweens

Being a teen comes with it’s own set of challenges – doors open to new freedoms but they also bring new struggles and doubts. These teen ‘self-help’ books can encourage a sense of well-being and confidence in your young adult, and make a heartfelt anytime gift, find a few of our favs in this reading round-up!

Trick or Treating

Can You Be Too Old for Trick-or-Treating?

Halloween is upon us and one of the common complaints you hear about this holiday is that some trick-or-treaters are too old to be knocking on doors looking for goodies. To this, I say: Get over it. I have to admit, I have a long history of being afraid of teenagers.

Tween Girls: Why They Are My New Favourite Age and Stage

Most parents say that there was a particular age and stage in their child’s life that they enjoyed most. I’ve always identified as a “baby” person. If there is a newborn in the room, before a minute passes, that babe will be in my arms. I’m quite sure that every time I smell a newborn, I immediately ovulate. Right now I have kids between the

parentingTeens and Tweens Tips

Parenting Teens & Tweens: Tips & Tricks

Last week I was picking up my daughters from dance class, and was greeted by some stressed out mothers who had recently been experiencing a bit of “tween girl hormonal rage”. Considering my girls are ages 9, 12 and 13, they figured I might have some experiences and advice to share.

Do You Have a Man-Boy?

Thirteen years ago, I had my first child. He arrived into this world all tiny and delicious after a fairly unpleasant delivery. Our eyes met and I fell in love. He’s always been my baby boy. Until recently.

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