•	Should I Discourage My Kids From Joining a Social Network? The future of social media and our young children's participation in it is something parents should look forward to, not dread. That being said, it's easy to wonder exactly what we have to look forward to when there seems to be so much for parents to worry about. Learn more from Mary Kay Hoal.
	•	Hope for Other Mothers: Step-parenting Teens Nearly 30% of children in the United States live in blended families. If you are an Other Mother of teenagers, your job as a parent can feel exhausting and hopeless. Here are four important principles that will go a long way towards making your task as an Other Mother less painful and more effective.
	•	The Crucial Skill Teens Need to Succeed in High School Empowering our teens with the knowledge that they ultimately control how they feel about what happens in their lives is truly one of the most important lessons they can learn. It will help them thrive regardless of any circumstances they encounter from the beginning of High School all the way through their lives.

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Coaching Your Teenagers on the Quest for Good Grades Grades are important but sometimes the quest for good grades can become an obsession. It is vital that your teenager realize that you don't judge by grades alone and that you value motivation to improve. Author V. Michael Santoro, M. Ed shares his expertise for coaching your teen.

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