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I’m a parenting expert and family coach. Our 21st century tweens and teens are so savvy about pop culture, technology and social media, they may believe they’ve got the emotional and interpersonal part of life figured out too. They don’t. Middle and high school kids need their parents to teach them how to be good people who do the right thing, online and off. Because home is where kids learn the most about love, respect, empathy and resilience, you need 21st century parenting advice you can count on.

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Letters from Parents & Teens

Long-distance relationships:
“My son's heart is broken and so is mine!”

 

Divorce:
“What are some dating rules for divorced parents?”

Dear Annie,

My 13-year-old son has absolutely fallen in love with a girl in his class. They have been "going out" for about 3 weeks now. The problem is this: We're moving to a new city very soon. He wants to stay with family in our old town so that he doesn't have to change schools next year. He is somewhat...

 

Hey Terra,

I am a divorced mom of a 7th grade girl and an 8th grade boy. I have been divorced for 10 years and have not dated much. Can you help me with some of the questions I am running into like:

  • Do I tell them I am dating?
  • When do I tell them??
  • How much do I tell them about the man I am dating??
  • When is...

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