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Mood Swings in Teens
One minute your teenager is kind and sweet; the next he’s snapping at you or picking on his younger sibling. Unpleasant as they are, mood swings are typically a normal part of puberty and usually are simply a sign that your child is growing up. Help your teenager learn to cope with his bad moods by providing a supportive ear and shoulder to lean on.
Playdate Etiquette
From the day your baby is born, it’s an ongoing search–you need mommy friends and he needs baby friends. TV characters and their moms just don’t cut it. So when you find that perfect family, the ones you just know you can be friends with, you have to handle the playdate well to guarantee you will get another.
My first entry…
So, I just joined Modern Mom today. I figured I’d make my first blog entry pretty simple; just a little introduction of myself and my life. Let’s see…where to start. I’m about to turn 32 (I don’t like that number; let’s swap it around!.) I have 2 sons, ages 9 and 7. They both have ADHD, and I suspect my 7 year old also has some sort of sensory integration disorder.
Games for Family Game Night
In this fast-paced world, time for family togetherness is often hard to come by. Juggling your kiddos’ hobbies and activities and your own work schedules can make it feel as if there is just no time left to do anything together. Combat the busyness and make time by planning a regular family game night. Game nights help coax your family to the dinner table and entice them to put their busy lives on pause and join together in a competitive bonding activity.
Teenage Girl Birthday Activities
Teen birthday parties become more of a challenge to plan, especially if your daughter is particular about how she celebrates. Several factors can influence the birthday activity lineup, from where you have the party to how much you want to spend. Collaborate with the teenage birthday girl to find an option that works for both of you.