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    Setting up Christmas tree ruined teenager’s day

    @veronicajohn Every single time my two teens have been snarky, uninterested, rude, or bored about our activities, we try to demonstrate some compassionate curiosity. We ask them how they’re doing, and what could be weighing on them. It takes a ton of emotional fortitude and self-regulation to...
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    How many of you have asked your 18 year old to move out?

    @garberse She needs to build her credit and now. She cannot be reliant on partners parents just from a relational safety standpoint. Young women benefit from the security of financial independence. That’s what I’d focus on with her. There are lots of ways to build credit without relying on...
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    I am at my wits end with my daughter’s (16f) sleep schedule. Any advice, kind words and virtual hugs accepted

    @k3at It’s absolutely a cycle. With two teen girlies and as someone who has huge problems around sleep myself, I have all the sympathy. A couple thoughts: 1– BLUE light is like, the worst thing for sleep and rest. Many recommend turning off all phones/tv’s and computers 1-2 hours before even...
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