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We Have to Stop Clothes-Shaming Teens for Showing Too Much Skin
Last week, my take on young girls, high heels, and bikinis generated a lot of dialogue – ok, mostly disagreement – from my fellow moms. So it seems worth it to dig into this topic again. Heres a sampling of what other moms wrote:
Teen and Tween Room Decorating Ideas
Let’s face it: Tween and teen girls are not all that easy to handle. At that age, my room was my own private sanctuary where I’d listen to records, flip through Tiger Beat and YM (wow am I dating myself or what?), play around with makeup and my curling iron, gossip with my friends on the phone, have sleepovers and do my homework. More importantly, when I was in a bad mood, I’d be out of my parents’ hair.
A Daughter’s Perception of “Teen Mom”
Lately everywhere you look there is a story about one of the moms from MTVs popular show Teen Mom. The topic of kids having kids is nothing new, but reality television has taken it to a whole new level. In 2007, there was a drama on ABC Family called The Secret Life of the American Teenager about a teenage girl and her family as they dealt with her pregnancy.
Teenage Beauty Tips
During teenage years, many girls begin their love affair with maintaining their beauty. If your once-lazy-about-her-looks daughter has started demonstrating a passion for perfecting her appearance, she may be entering this self-improvement focused stage. As her mom, you can play a part in helping her learn to highlight her natural beauty and develop a style and grace all her own.
Steroids’ Effect on Teen Athletes
Despite the fact that anabolic steroids are illegal and can cause health problems, some teenage athletes are willing to use them anyway to help improve their muscle mass and strength. Maybe they believe that steroid use is their ticket to pro sports or a college scholarship. Tell your teen that the harmful effects of steroids are just not worth it.