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Harmony

The 4th Day of Christmas: Harmony, Peace and Goodwill

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Magazines may portray Christmas as a time of peace and harmony, but we all know it can be a long way from that. This Christmas I’m unwrapping 12 days of gifts you can give to your family that won’t cost a cent. Read more

Good cheer

The 3rd Day of Christmas: Spreading Good Cheer

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Most of us see Christmas as a time of good cheer. But cheerfulness isn’t a given when you are the parent of teenagers. As part of the 12 days of Christmas, today I’m looking at how to cultivate a cheerful spirit in your family. Read more

Joy

The 2nd Day of Christmas: Add a Pinch of Joy

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Continuing my wander through 12 days of Christmas, today I’m unwrapping the gift of joy. As you get ready to stuff the turkey and pop the presents under the tree, do some of these things to cultivate joy. Read more

christmas

The 1st Day of Christmas: Starting out with Love

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

The first day of Christmas in my festive series is all about love. Unwrap these ten tips for creating a more affectionate family. Read more

high school

When Kids Are Anxious About Going to High School

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

The transition to high school can be a trying time for kids. Most parents find it hard to stand on the sidelines when their child is anxious. This article has ten tips for how you can help. Read more

schoolies

How to Get Your Kids Ready for Schoolies Week

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Schoolies Week has become a rite of passage in Australia for kids leaving high school. But the stories of alcohol, drugs, fights and crazy stunts worries many parents. Getting the attitude of teenagers right before they go can help to keep them safe. Read more

slow kid

How to Get a Go-slow Kid Moving Every Time

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Parents of go-slow kids live with the constant frustration of waiting. Using routines and clear expectations will make life so much easier. Read more

las vegas

Las Vegas: How to Help Kids Make Sense of Tragedy

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Talking to children about tragedy is a tough topic for most parents. In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, here’s four things to share with kids. Read more

know it all

5 Sure-Fire Ways to put Know-It-All Kids in Their Place

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Know-it-all kids have a way of making life misery for parents. Yet, their most annoying qualities are likely to be their greatest assets. Read more

mental health

When Grades Come at the Cost of Mental Health

Author: Rachel Doherty | Tweens2Teen.

The first sign of a mental health issue in teenagers is often a drop in grades. Here’s what parents can do when it’s time to make a choice.

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