Articles Tagged: Independent Tweens & Teens

By Irshad Manji

Read Time: 4 minutes

In Times of Uncertainty and Fear, We Have an Opportunity to Practice Courage

When you face fear and uncertainty, it's a good opportunity to practice moral courage. Learn why this is a great focus while kids are out of school.
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By Let Grow

Read Time: 3 minutes

5 Things You Can Do When There’s Mass Hysteria and Panic

The coronavirus is leading to panic in the United States and around the world. Take a look at what you can do now to calm down and stay rational.
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By Laurie Ulster

Read Time: 6 minutes

Why Is My Son So Independent While My Daughter Acts So Helpless?

Parenting is hard, epecially when you have one kid that is independent while another one wants everything done for them. Here's one mom's story and advice.
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By Noah Berlatsky

Read Time: 5 minutes

College Isn’t Always the Right Choice

Alternatives to college shouldn't be seen as a negative. By giving teens choices, they're much more likely to be happy, successful adults.
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When You Monitor Your Child’s Phone, You’re Invading My Child’s Privacy 

Teen phone monitoring is never a good idea when it's mostly for a parent's curiosity. Let's give teens some privacy back.
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By Lizzie Heiselt

Read Time: 5 minutes

Community Building Can Go a Long Way in Creating Strong Kids

Community building doesn't have to be overly involved or complicated. Yet, it's so powerful in creating a strong neighborhood and independent kids.
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By Ashley Jones

Read Time: 5 minutes

The Magical Power of Family Reunions

Family reunions bring families together. Even if you come from different backgrounds, kids know how to get together and play.
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By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 4 minutes

Life 360 Should Be Called “Life Sentence 360”

We need to stop normalizing child monitoring and surveillance. Let's show our kids and teens that we actually have some trust in them.
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By Mariko Zapf

Read Time: 6 minutes

Don’t Give Up—How to Get Your Kids to Do Chores

You might have the best intentions for chores, but then reality sets in. Learn how to get kids to do chores even if they've fallen out of practice.
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By Kate Sundquist

Read Time: 6 minutes

Let’s Stop Telling Our Kids to Be Careful All the Time

This is probably a phrase you say on a regular basis without even realizing it, but it doesn't support raising confident kids. Are you guilty?
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By Let Grow

Read Time: 3 minutes

Set Teenagers Free: How to Promote Teen Independence

Kerry McDonald is a senior education fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education. She's also the author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom. Here, she shares...
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By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 7 minutes

Embrace Imperfection With a Wabi-Sabi Parenting Style

Alan Levinovitz is a professor of religion and science at James Madison University and the married dad of a 6-year-old who cuts her own tomatoes. I spoke to Alan about...
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