Teens and Tweens Archives

Quit Wrestling. Let Your Toddler Dress Herself

by Shadra Bruce | Apr 13, 2018 | Parenting, Teens and Tweens, Toddlers | 0

l’m reminded of all the tricks we used to keep Anika dressed, especially when it was too cold for her skirts and sandals.

Raising Independent Children, Part One

by Shadra Bruce | Apr 7, 2018 | Adult Children, Parenting, Raising Healthy Kids, Teens and Tweens | 1

Raising independent children means letting them pursue their goals, even when those goals are completely different than your expectations.

Keeping Teens Safe Online

by Shadra Bruce | Feb 24, 2018 | Kid Safety, Teens and Tweens | 0

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce It’s really hard keeping teens safe online in today’s...

5 Tips for Protecting Posture, Part 2

by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Feb 19, 2018 | Teens and Tweens | 0

Getting Real with Buzz Parent In our last article, we talked about the importance of encouraging...

5 Ways to Bond with Your Kids

by Shadra Bruce | Dec 6, 2017 | Parenting, Teens and Tweens | 0

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce Life is busy, and finding time to bond with your kids –...

Breaking with Tradition this Thanksgiving

by Shadra Bruce | Nov 23, 2017 | Making Memories, Teens and Tweens | 0

Getting Real with Shadra Bruce If you’re a parent with young children, all of the holidays...

Teen Drivers: Keep them Alive

by Shadra Bruce | Nov 1, 2017 | Teens and Tweens | 0

Teen drivers are high risk. According to the CDC: In 2015, 2,333 teens in the United States ages...

Why You Need to Be a Stickler About Curfew

by Shadra Bruce | Oct 13, 2017 | Let's Talk, Parenting, Teens and Tweens | 0

Despite teenage pleas, you really do want your kids at home. There’s no reason your teenager needs to be out late at night, and a curfew teaches safe boundaries before they head out on their own as young adults.

5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids about Peer Pressure

by Shadra Bruce | Sep 19, 2016 | Teens and Tweens | 1

Whether your children are toddlers or teens, keep the conversation going so they have the tools and knowledge they need to successfully handle negative peer pressure.