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The Joys of RaisingTeenagers
I would like to thank Karyn Climans for allowing me to link to her great article called “The Joys of Raising Teenagers”. I can relate to everything in the article….can you? Let me know what you think Read the article … Continue reading
Review and Giveaway – Grow The Tree You Got
About the book: Grow The Tree is a compilation of rules Sturges developed during his two older sons’ adolescence, when he realized that all the rules that had previously governed his parenting had gone out the window. Several of these … Continue reading
When Did The Hugs Stop?
My teen is an amazing young man. When I look beyond the teen attitude, and the messy room, the eye rolling and the video games I know he’s still in there. His outer packing may hide it, but my sweet, … Continue reading
My Name is not Aussie
I am the mother to a teenage son. I call him Aussie, it’s been his nickname since birth. He has never complained about it until recently. Recently I was speaking to him, and all the sudden he snapped back and … Continue reading
Introducing Coleen!
I am very happy to announce that Coleen will be a regular contributor to Teenzillas. Coleen will be writing weekly posts in her column “Trying Times with a Turbulent Teen”. Coleen has two blogs: It’s Not the Good Kind Snipits … Continue reading
We are coming back!
I have not been able to post much lately due to other committments but that is about to change. We have an exciting new giveaway coming soon. Stay tuned!!!!
Be Careful What You Wish For!
This post was generously contributed by Mara Shapiro (@chickymara on Twitter). Bio: Brand Evangelist, trainer, social butterfly, insatiable booklover, facebooker, shopper, trendwatcher, lover of pretty things, chief cook and bottle washer. Mara’s blog is http://booksandbrands.wordpress.com ________________________________________________________________ You know that old … Continue reading
Up Close and Personal with Teen Anxiety
This post was generously contributed by Mara (@chickymara on Twitter). Bio: Brand Evangelist, trainer, social butterfly, insatiable booklover, facebooker, shopper, trendwatcher, lover of pretty things, chief cook and bottle washer. Mara’s blog is http://booksandbrands.wordpress.com ________________________________________________________________ When my older kids were … Continue reading
What the heck is that?
Yesterday morning I looked in the mirror and saw the biggest shock. Not one, not two but several grey hair. I could not believe my eyes. What were those things glimmering in the sunlight? Were they nice blonde highlights? No! … Continue reading
Relaxation Techniques and Stress
Stress and anxiety are very common in kids and teens today. Along with the regular hormonal, emotional and physical changes, kids are also facing a lot of stress and anxiety in their everyday lives. I know many kids and teens … Continue reading

