Learning to realize your purpose in life has to keep changing
When I was in high school, I wanted to have a job in the fashion industry or do something with writing and books. I wasn’t sure which way to go, …
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How to change the rules when your kids become adults
For the first time since the Great Depression, the majority (52%) of adult children have moved in with family members, according to a 2020 survey by the Pew Research Center. …
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Advice for parents who have teens applying for college
Applying to college can be an extremely stressful occasion for both parents and their kids. Countless essays are written, tests taken, options considered, and it all culminates when a life-changing …
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Help! My partner is a narcissist–what should I do?
I’m willing to bet that you’ve fallen victim to narcissism at least once in your life. If you have, then you probably know that it can be a nightmare. Like …
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How to support a partner who is having reemergence anxiety
As the CDC lifts restrictions around social distancing and masks for vaccinated individuals, people can get out and about more freely. This can feel exciting as it allows us to …
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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing myself to others is basically my second nature. Before I can stop myself, I think about how someone else is smarter, more successful, or more attractive than I am, …
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Should I worry if my teen stays up all night and sleeps all day?
Teenagers need their sleep; this is a well-known fact. Hormonal changes and growth spurts cause teens’ need for sleep to increase to somewhere between eight and ten hours of sleep …
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Mistakes I Made That I Hope My Kids Won’t Repeat
As I watch my kids getting ready to embark on new adventures—one heading to college, the other to high school—I’m being flooded with memories of my own life, and once …
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Dealing with Being Shut Down by a Teenager
My 13-year-old has given up on me. I pride myself on being the parent who listens and connects, but she shut me down, and it stings. All of you parents …
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Why Your Teen Should Get a Job
As someone who comes from a solidly blue-collar family, working as a teen wasn’t just encouraged, it was expected. There was no extra money for things like prom dresses or …
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A College Student’s Advice on Perfect Gifts for Your High School Grad
Getting the perfect gift for a graduating high schooler can be hard. My sister is currently a senior so looking for a present to congratulate her on all her work …
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Trying to Teach Your Family to Clean When You’re a Slob
Editor’s Note: This article is part of Taffeta’s 21-day declutter challenge. If you’d like to join, it’s completely free. Join our group here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/755471778477574 Before I moved in with my husband, …
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Teens and Driving: Why Driving School is the Way to Go
For the majority of teens, getting a driver’s license is an exciting rite of passage that means freedom, autonomy, and a big step toward adulthood. For parents, it can also …
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Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
Quick, informal poll: What percentage of actual, real (non-“This is Us”) couples are able to have realistic conversations about sex? My guess was around 45%. When I researched this, I …
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After 14 Years, These Are My New Wedding Vows
Maybe this Valentine’s Day you should consider rewriting your vows? I love weddings, and one of the best I have attended was last year. It was an adults only wedding …
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